The government should be held accountable for the death of health workers who were fighting COVID-19, two groups calling for the protection of health workers said. | GabrielLaluINQ
“If the DOH and the Duterte administration are truly concerned about the health workers’ safety; in the first place, there should be a clear, preventive and comprehensive medical plan and prompt preparations to address the increasing number of COVID-19 cases,” he added.
“We condemn the government for failing to provide sufficient protection to our health workers. At the same time, we raise the alarm on the rising deaths and infections among their ranks,” De Leon said. This is not the first time that the current administration was asked to look after the welfare of healthcare personnel. Even before the cases among those in the medical field piled up,have asked the government to supply personal protective equipment to health workers, to shield them.
The DOH has been slammed for saying that not all health workers would be tested but only those with mild and severe symptoms=— despite reports that there are asymptomatic patients who tested positive for the coronavirus.“The DOH statements add insult to the injury of the government’s lack of preparation and slow-paced action in ensuring the health workers’ safety.
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