This document provides an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines from January to April 2020. It discusses key events in the spread of the virus in the country, measures taken by the government including lockdowns and travel restrictions, guidelines on treatment and prevention, and the impact on various sectors of society. The pandemic resulted in the Philippines declaring a state of public health emergency and state of calamity.

1. Current Trends and Issues
in Public Administration
JOSEPHINE BOND
PHD-PAG
PHILIPPINES
LUZON
VISAYAS
MINDANAO

2. CORONAVIRUS (COVID19)
A JOURNEY
DEC 31
China alerts
WHO to several
pneumonia
cases
Jan 7
France confirms
Europe's first
corona virus
case
Jan 11
China
announces first
death from
corona virus
Jan 13
WHO reports
case in Thailand,
the first outside
Chania
Feb 7
Chinese doctor
& whistle
blower Li
Wenliang dies
Feb 2
First death outside
china recorded in
the Philippines
Jan 30
China alerts
WHO to several
pneumonia
cases
Feb 11
WHO names
virus COVID-19
Feb 14
Egypt confirms
Africa’s first
case

3. SYMPTOMS

4. MODE OF
TRANSMISSION
INFECTTED DROPLETS

5. Make sure you have all necessary
vaccination and travel medication.
If you become sick while travelling seek
medical care immediately
Seek advice from your healthcare provider
Don’t travel if you have fever and cough
Avoid travelling to affected areas unless necessary.
TRAVELADVICE
TRAVEL ADVICE

6. TREATMENT
Till date, there are no specific vaccines or medicines for COVID-
19. World Health Organization
Self-care
 If you feel sick you should rest, drink plenty of fluid, and eat
nutritious food. Stay in a separate room from other family members
and use a dedicated bathroom if possible. Clean and disinfect
frequently touched surfaces.
 Everyone should keep a healthy lifestyle at home. Maintain a
healthy diet, sleep, stay active, and make social contact with loved
ones through the phone or internet. Children need extra love and
attention from adults during difficult times. Keep to regular routines
and schedules as much as possible.
 It is normal to feel sad, stressed, or confused during a crisis. Talking
to people you trust, such as friends and family, can help. If you feel
overwhelmed, talk to a health worker or counsellor.

7. PREVENTION
To prevent the spread of COVID-19:
• Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an
alcohol- based hand rub.
• Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing
or sneezing.
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or
a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Stay home if you feel unwell.
• If you have a fever, a cough, and difficulty breathing,
seek medical attention. Call in advance.
• Follow the directions of your local health authority.
Avoiding unneeded visits to medical facilities allows
healthcare systems to operate more effectively,
therefore protecting you and others.

8. IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON DIFFERENT
MEASURES
Commercial establishments
Education
Economy
Entertainment
Events
Historical buildings
Religion
Sports
Transport
Unemployment

9.  Due to the coronavirus outbreak's impact on travel and industry, many regions and the planet as a
whole experienced a drop in air pollution.
 Reducing air pollution can reduce both climate change and COVID-19 risks but it is not yet clear
which types of air pollution (if any) are common risks to both climate change and COVID-19.
 The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air reported that methods to contain the spread of
coronavirus, such as quarantines and travel bans , resulted in a 25 per cent reduction of carbon
emission in China.
 monitoring units placed in the COUNTRY , water quality was found suitable for
bathing and propagation of wildlife and fisheries in the lockdown period.
IMPACT OFTHE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
The worldwide disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in numerous impacts on the
environment and the climate
The severe decline in planned travel has caused many regions to experience a drop in air pollution
.
Air quality
Water quality

10. Novel coronavirus( COVID 19)
IN THE PHILIPPINES
 PHILIPPINES response was initiated on 8th January, much before
WHO declared COVID-19 as a public health emergency on 30th Jan, 2020.
FIRST CASE Confirm in Manila a 38 year old Chinese women from
wuhan, who arrived in Manila from hongkong on 21stJanuary was
confined San Lazaro Hospital Manila confirm asymptomatic.
 5th March a 62 year old muslim no travel history abroad a muslim
frequent in a prayer hall in San Juan Metro Manila. The mans wife was
confirm have contacted COVID-19 on March 7 First local Transmission
confirm.
 6TH March DOH ANNOUNCE 2 CASES IN PHILIPPINES
 7th March DOH raised its “ Code Red Sub-Level 1” recommendation to
impose “PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY” authorizing the DOH TO
Mobilized resources for the procurement of safety gear and implementation
of preventive quarantinr measures.
 9th March President Duterte issued proclamation No.922 declarinf the
country under the state of PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.

11. Novel coronavirus( COVID 19)
IN PHILIPPINES
 12th March President Duterte declared “ Code Red Level 2”
Partial lockdown on Metro Manila to prevent a nationwide
spread of COVID19
 16TH March Entire LUZON “Enhance Community
Quarantine” ECQ other local government outside Luzon
followed in implementing similar lockdowns.
 17th March President Duterte issued Proclamation
No.929 declaring Philippines unde “ State of Calamity” for
a tentative period of (6) six Months.
Various measures have been taken by the Government
along with States/UTs in terms of
• strengthened community surveillance,
• quarantine facilities,
• isolation wards,
• adequate PPEs,
• trained manpower,
• rapid response teams for management of COVID-19.

12. Novel coronavirus( COVID 19)
IN PHILIPPINES
 March 25, the President signed the Bayanihan to
Heal as One Act, which gave him additional powers
to handle the outbreak
April 2020 – quarantine extensions
 April 7 accepted the recommendation of the Inter-
Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious
Diseases (IATF-EID) to extend the ECQ in Luzon until
April 30.


13. Novel coronavirus( COVID 19)
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
Nationwide measures
Proclamation No. 929
Bayanihan to Heal as One Act
Lockdowns
Travel restrictions
Repatriation
Travel restrictions
Military and police
Foreign Aid

14. LOCKDOWN IN
PHILIPPINES
MANILA
CEBU DAVAO
16th March ECQ
25th March ECQ 24th March ECQ

16. MANILA
CEBU
DAVAO
16th March ECQ
25th March ECQ 24th March ECQ

17. GUIDELINE AND TIPS
THE NEW NORMAL
PHILIPPINES
MANILA
CEBU DAVAO
16th March ECQ
25th March ECQ 24th March ECQ

18. Novel coronavirus( COVID 19)
MEDICAL RESPONSE
Hospital admission policy
On March 16, the DOH announced a revision on their protocol on
hospital admission for COVID-19 positive patients.
Drug therapy and vaccine development
The Philippines, with at least 45 other countries, has joined the World
Health Organization (WHO)'s Solidarity trial to study the effectivity of
certain drugs in treating COVID-19 patients.
Hospital admission policy
The DOH has issued a reminder, that Level 2 and 3 hospitals cannot
deny admittance of people suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19
infection and refusal of admission is a "violation of the signed
Performance Commitment and shall be dealt with by
the PhilHealth accordingly“
.

19. Novel coronavirus( COVID 19)
MEDICAL RESPONSE
.
On March 16, the DOH announced a revision on their protocol on
hospital admission for COVID-19 positive patients
Drug therapy and vaccine development
The Philippines, with at least 45 other countries, has joined
the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Solidarity trial to study
the effectivity of certain drugs in treating COVID-19 patients.
Testing The testing protocols in mid-March 2020 to give priority
to the testing of any individual with severe symptoms as well as
to the elderly, pregnant and immunocompromised persons with
at least mild symptoms.
Testing capacity
Testing kits
Testing facilities

20. THANK YOU