In a report from the City Information Office (CIO), Schlosser clarified that currently the city has not experienced a surge yet. However, she continuously urged the residents to adhere to the health protocols.
The 67 new active cases logged on January 6, are higher than what was recorded in previous days but the positivity rate remains below the acceptable limit, according to Schlosser in an interview over 87.5 FM Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Friday (January 7).
Schlosser admitted that there is an increase in COVID-19 cases in the city, but the positivity rate remains below five percent.
The 67 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases were among the 1,410 swabbed on January 6, which yielded a 4.75 percent positivity rate.
From zero reported COVID-19 cases on January 1, Davao City had two cases on January 2; 16 on January 3; 32 on January 4; and 24 on January 5.
"We just want to remind the public that our cases can increase if people continue to be stubborn. The spread of the virus depends on how disciplined a person is in following the minimum public health standards,” she said.
Data showed that unvaccinated individuals are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection, which is why they should get vaccinated as soon as possible.
For those fully vaccinated, they have to get their booster shots, she added.
“We are expecting the Omicron, which is far more exponential in spreading compared to the Delta and other variants,” the health official said.
Schlosser advised Dabawenyos to just stay home, if there is no important reason to go out.
But if going out cannot be avoided, the MPHS should be followed and one must get vaccinated.
Schlosser, meanwhile, said the city is preparing for a surge and its mitigating risk, adding the public must submit themselves to COVID-19 management and have themselves vaccinated and avail of the booster shots.
The city will add more Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facilities (TTMFs) if the need arises amid the expected surge. The TTMFs will cater to asymptomatic and mild cases that won't be needing hospital care.
The city has recorded 99 new COVID-19 cases, out of the 121 cases in Davao Region on Friday (Jan 7).
Photo: Ryan Ang
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