Despite practicing public health for a decade, Alfonso felt herself panicking at the thought of him possibly having the infectious disease. Local leaders must then get into a “choosing game” on what resources to invest in so that they can better tackle the public health crisis. She noted that majority or about 90% of COVID-19 cases are mild, which is backed by latest data from DOH. Tip 5: Communicate properly, effectivelyBased on Alfonso’s experience, the public health systems’ actual “sickness” is a lack of communication. It’s two-way.”She advised that public health messages be targeted to different segments of society.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 28, 2020 01:06 UTC