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Republic of the Philippines Department of Education BUREAU of LEARNER SUPPORT SERVICES Deped Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City Republic of the Philippines Department of Education BUREAU OF LEARNER SUPPORT SERVICES DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19, formerly 2019-nCoV ARD) DepEd Situation Report (SitRep) No. 28 As of 27 February 2020, 1700H I. Situational Background The 2019 Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease (2019-nCoV ARD) is a coronavirus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. It has since spread globally, leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The Department of Health (DOH) announced on 30 January 2020 the first confirmed case of the 2019-nCoV ARD in the Philippines. The WHO named the disease COVID-19 short for Corona Virus Disease 2019 in February 2020, following consultation and collaboration with the World Organization for Animal Health and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. II. Impact to Education Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo suspended classes from 05 to 07 February 2020 in all public schools in the province due to the threat of the COVID-19. Private schools were given the discretion whether or not to suspend classes. Table 1. Summary of Class Suspensions due to the COVID-19 (Partial)* Total Total Total Days Lost Level of Region Date of Divisions Schools Learners Due to Suspension Suspension Affected Affected ** Affected Suspension Region VII 6 899 334,206 5-Feb-2020 3 All Levels TOTAL 6 899 334,206 * Highest level of suspension * Based on earliest date of suspension. Table 2. Summary of Referred Suspected Cases Date of Location Referred Suspected Remarks Report (DepEd Division) Cases 26 February Mabalacat 1 learner Medical certificate of 1 case from Singapore noted by the RHU Physician in charge 23 February Davao del Sur 1 learner (Grade 12) On 14 day quarantine since arrival from Singapore last Feb. 18 22 February Pangasinan II 1 learner (Grade 9) Exposure from aunt with travel history in Hong Kong Experiences fever, cough and colds, difficulty breathing Referred to municipal health office on February 17 17 February Zamboanga Del 1 personnel Travel history from Shanghai Norte Completed 14 day home quarantine; received medical clearance 17 February Pangasinan II 1 personnel on quarantine; travel history from Taiwan 13 February Misamis 1 personnel on home quarantine; travel history Occidental from Australia received medical clearance 13 February Malaybay 1 personnel on quarantine, travel history from China received medical clearance on February 17 13 February Cagayan 3 learners (1 HS and 2 exposed to parent with travel elementary) history from Macao; results of test on February 17: negative 12 February Cebu Province 2 learners Closely monitored by RHU; exposure from father with travel history from Hongkong No fever but with colds; still on home quarantine as of February 19 III. Actions Taken by the Department of Education Following the creation of a Task Force to manage DepEd's response to the 2019- nCoV ARD through Department Memorandum No. 11, s. 2020, the Department issued the First Set of Policy Directives of the DepEd Task Force (DM No. 15, s. 2020); Amendment to DepEd Memorandum No. 11: Creation of a Task Force for the Management of Department of Education Response to Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease (DM No. 19, s. 2020) and the Second Set of Policy Directives of the DepEd Task Force (DM No. 21, s. 2020). The Third Set of Policy Directives of the DepEd Task Force on COVID-19 (DM 23 s. 2020) was released lifting the suspension of DepEd Activities beginning February 24. Travel measures and restrictions still remain in effect while schools should ensure adequate supply of water and soap. The Policy Directives provides, among others, measures for the prevention and control of the COVID-19 in Basic Education Schools and DepEd Offices; the formation/activation of DRRM Teams to combat the virus; and safety precautions and protocols and reporting templates. Prevention and control measures include placing travel limitations and restrictions and the suspension of national and regional activities and off- campus activities for February 2020. Other actions taken by DepEd include the following: DATE DETAILS Reported Activities of Division Offices Batangas Province o Coordination with LGU o IEC Campaign Vigan City o IEC Campaign o Distribution of Infrared Thermometers 27 February 2020 o Handwashing Drills o Classroom Based Flag Ceremony Abra o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills o Distribution of Hygiene Kits o Coordination with LGU Reported Activities of Division Offices Quezon City o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills o Monitoring of Handwashing facilities o Distribution of Alcohol Negros Occidental o IEC campaign o Handwashing drills Aklan 26 February 2020 o IEC campaign o Handwashing drills o Clean-up drive Mabalacat o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills o Daily body temperature check Bukidnon o IEC Campaign o Handwashing Drills o Reported Activities of Division Offices Davao Occidental o IEC Campaign 25 February 2020 Naga o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills o Health assessments Reported Activities of Division Offices Bukidnon o IEC Campaign 24 February 2020 o Handwashing Drills Davao City o Continuous close monitoring of infectious disease o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills Panabo City, Tarlac Province o Continuous close monitoring of infectious disease Balanga City, Toledo City o IEC Campaign Reported Activities of Division Offices Science City of Munoz o Close Monitoring of cases of Infectious Diseases in Schools 23 February 2020 Davao Del Sur o IEC Campaign o Handwashing Drills o Clean-up drive Reported Activities of Division Offices Navotas, Ozamis o IEC Campaign o Handwashing Drills, disinfection o Clean-up drive o Daily monitoring of body temperature, Health Check-up Koronadal o IEC Campign o Coordination with LGU General Santos o Establishment of Help desk for inquries on COVID-19 o IEC Campaign o Handwashing/Disinfection drills o Coordination with LGU 22 February 2020 Saranggani, Cotabato o IEC campaign o Handwashing Drills Oriental Mindoro, Pangasinan II o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills o Distribution of soaps and alcohol o Close monitoring of learners and personnel health status Romblon o IEC campaign on COVID and Polio o Handwashing drills Antipolo o IEC campaign o Close monitoring of learners and personnel health status Reported Activities of Division Offices Candon, Urdaneta City, Ilocos Norte, Quezon, San Fernando City, Cabanatuan, Tarlac, Mabalacat, Cagayan, Pangasinan I, Ilocos Norte, Las Pinas City, Isabela o Continuous close monitoring of infectious diseases Zamboanga del Norte, Calapan City, Digos City, Meycauyan, San Pablo City, Tagum City, Zambales, Cebu Province, Mati City, Oroquieta, Las Pinas, Mandaue City, Tabuk City, Rizal, 17-21 February 2020 Alaminos, San Jose Del monte, Quirino, Mandaluyong City, Bohol, Siquijor, Malaybalay, Talisay City, Misamis Occidental, Carcar, o IEC campaign o Continuous close monitoring of infectious disease Dagupan City o IEC Campaign o Distribution of hand soaps, alcohol o Physical examination o Vitamin A supplementation Santiago City o IEC Campaign o Cancelling of school activities o Daily monitoring of learners El Salvador City o IEC campaign for personnel o Coordination with LGU o Distribution of Contingency Plan to schools Dasmarinas o Handwashing drills Muntinlupa, Paranaque City, Camiguin, San Fernando, Caloocan o IEC Campaign o Handwashing Drills o Body Temperature monitoring Guihulngan City, Kalinga, Davao Oriental, Danao o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills General Trias City, Davao Del Norte o IEC Campaign o Distribution of Alchohol o Handwashing drills Tagbilaran City, Pasay City, o IEC Campaign o Distribution of Alchohol o Handwashing drills o Clean-up Drive Occidental Mindoro o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills o Distribution of hand soaps o Provision of Vitamin C Tabaco City o IEC Campaign o Handwashing Drills o Distribution of alcohol o Provision of Vitamin C Surigao del Sur o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drill o Coordination with LGU CALABARZON Region o IEC Campaign o Handwashing drills o Daily monitoring of Body Temperature o Distribution of Alcohol in offices Department Memorandum No. 23 s. 2020 entitled Policy Directives of the DepEd Task Force on COVID-19 was posted (Feb 19, 1900H) o National, regional and /or off-campus activities may resume starting February 24, 2020. Continuous health monitoring of learners and personnel is still being 20 February 2020 done Reported Activities of Division Offices: Rizal Province o IEC Campaign Tagum City o IEC Campaign Gapan City o IEC Campaign Calapan City o IEC Campaign Calbayog City o Creation of task force Reported Activities of Division Offices: Sagay o IEC Campaign, Handwashing Drills o Distribution of hand soap Iloilo City o Issuance of memorandum re suspension of activities and awareness campaign as per DM No. 15 and 21 s. 2020 and DOH advisory Sipalay City o Formation of Task Force o IEC Campaign, o Distribution of hand soaps and alcohol Guimaras o IEC Campaign o Daily sanitizing and handwashing 19 February 2020 Agusan Del Norte o IEC Campaign o Continous surveillance and issuance of medical clearances o Coordination with LGU Ilagan o IEC Campaign, integration to lessons o Provision of hand sanitizers and soaps Laoag City o IEC Campaign o Installation of additional handwashing facilities o Thermal screening of personnel and visitors
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