PRC PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Richard J. Gordon encourages vaccination and getting RT-PCR tests to protect from COVID-19.

Philippine Red Cross prepares for another COVID-19 surge

June 21, 2022 People's Tonight 218 views

PHILIPPINE Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Sen. Richard J. Gordon urged the public to get tested promptly for early detection and prevent transmission of COVID-19 as the Department of Health (DOH) reported an increasing number of cases.

The DOH recorded 3,051 new cases for June 13-19, 2022 – 82% higher than the previous week, June 6-12, 2022.

Chairman Gordon also encouraged the public to vaccinate or receive a booster shot for added protection.

Gordon assured the Filipinos that PRC is prepared for the surge, with its 14 operational molecular laboratories across the country.

The PRC also supports the government’s vaccination efforts through its 17 Bakuna Buses, 26 Bakuna Centers, and 24 Bakuna Teams to the LGUs.

“Sa lahat ng panahon, ginagawa namin sa Red Cross ang lahat para maging laging una at laging handang tumugon sa panahon ng kalamidad at sakuna,” Gordon said.

To book an RT-PCR test, the public can go to https://redcross.org.ph/ for registration.

The PRC vaccination centers, Bakuna Buses, and Bakuna Teams offer free vaccinations nationwide; walk-in clients are welcome from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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