SINACABAN, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL MAINTAINS ZERO
COVID-19 CASE
MANILA – The local government of Sinacaban in
Misamis Occidental is sustaining its zero COVID-19 case while shifting its
focus to inoculate all of its qualified citizens.
“Kino-comply namin iyong basic protocols ng
gobyerno katulad nitong pagsusuot ng face mask, avoid din namin iyong
gatherings na pang-maramihan, iyong essential gathering lang yung pinapayagan
namin, restricted travel din. [We comply with the basic protocols of the government
such as wearing a face mask, we also avoid mass gatherings, we only allow
essential gatherings, and we restrict travel as well.],” he said.
Sinacaban’s quarantine facilities in Misamis
Occidental Aquamarine Park and an infirmary hospital are now vacant of patients
and have been converted into storage for COVID-19 vaccines and a vaccination
hub for the meantime.
He also shared that local government officials,
headed by its Mayor Dello T. Lood, are full force in advocating the importance
of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
“Iyong pagpapabakuna pinapaigting namin kasi
tumulong iyong local officials natin, umiikot kami sa mga barangay. [We are
intensifying our vaccination drive and our local officials here are helping us
as we go around the barangays],” Coun. Naranjo added.
Aside from complying with the Inter-Agency Task
Force guidelines, the local government of Sinacaban is also affirming that
vaccination is part of the national government’s efforts to stop the spread of
the COVID-19 virus.
Sinacaban’s Vaccination Rollout
As of now, the Sinacaban LGU has vaccinated more
than 50% of its senior citizens while about 25% of other listed sectors have
also been inoculated against COVID-19.
“Iyong vaccine na sinusuplay rito ay nauubos naman
for scheduled vaccination. Willing na willing magpabakuna ang mga tao dito,
naiintindihan nila ang purpose ng vaccination natin. [We use up the vaccine
supply given here for scheduled vaccination. People here are very willing to
get vaccinated and they understand the purpose of our vaccination drive.],” he
added.
Naranjo expressed his gratitude to the national
government under the leadership of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for continuing
projects and programs for the people of the town.
“Sa ating national government, maraming tulong ang
naiparating sa amin through the representation of our congressman. Maraming
tulong na natanggap ang Sinacaban. [Our national government, a lot of
assistance has been given to us through the representation of our congressman.
Sinacaban received a lot of help from the national government],” he said.
He hoped that the national government will be able to continue its plans and programs including infrastructure programs, plans for agriculture and education sectors, and other projects in the coming months. ###
