Author: Rex Casiple

Coronavirus prevention, control and mitigation in schools and in communities is a national concern. Enhanced community quarantine was extended in Luzon to April 30, 2020. In other regions outside of the NCR local government units have the discretion to suspend classes within its respective jurisdiction provided that, measures and arrangements are in place for the students to comply with their class requirements. All higher education institutions (HEIs) must work and coordinate with their local governments if they need to suspend classes, adjust their semesters or cancel other events within their universities and colleges.

Coronavirus prevention, control and mitigation in schools and in communities now is a national concern. The state of emergency was declared to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 after cases of the virus were confirmed in Metro Manila and in some parts of the country. In the past three days, the increase in number of COVID-19 related cases and deaths was observed. On March 17, 2020 the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines increased to 187 from 140 (34%) and the number of confirmed deaths increased to 14 from 12 (17%) on March 16, 2020. On March 19, 2020 the cases further increased to 202 (8%) and the number of confirmed deaths increased to 17 (21%). I salute to our medical doctors and health workers. They are our frontline army in this World War against corona virus. Like in the other countries, some of them were hospitalized and fighting for their lives while performing their duties and responsibilities as medical practitioners to the ailing