Activity 4. Using a minimum of 300 words and maximum of 500 words, write an
analysis of the writing style and organization of the article. Write your
answer in your EFAPP ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK.
UNICEF Philippines Statement on COVID-19
MANILA, 13 March 2020 - Following President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration placing
Metro Manila under lockdown from 15 March 2020 to 14 April 2020, UNICEF Philippines
remains steadfast in working with the Philippine Government and partners to stop the
transmission of the virus and to keep children and their families safe.
UNICEF Philippines has been fully supporting the Government's emergency response as
early as the first few cases of COVID-19 were identified in the country. Just recently, we
provided tents to the Department of Health (DOH) to support the management of COVID-
19 cases requiring hospital care.
DOH is further strengthening its capacity in hospital preparedness, rapid response, risk
communication, and information dissemination with full support from UNICEF Philippines.
UNICEF is working with DOH to take appropriate measures for the continuous delivery of
other essential public health services including access to water, sanitation and hygiene,
mental health and psychosocial support, and nutrition.
"We are intent on staying on the ground working to mitigate impact on children and their
families including pushing back against stigma associated with vulnerable groups," said
Wigdan Madani, UNICEF's Chief of Health & Nutrition, "and we remain concerned by
related control measures including school closures, the burden on local health systems
for the delivery of primary care, protection risks, and economic pressures felt by families."
With the suspension of classes in all levels within Metro Manila and in selected LGUs
until 12 April 2020, UNICEF Philippines encourages schools to plan continuity for
learning. We urge communities, caregivers, and parents to stay informed about COVID-
19 through trusted sources like the DOH, local government units, WHO, and UNICEF to
recognize symptoms, coordinate with schools to support safety efforts, and help children
cope with the stress caused by the current situation.
Characterizing COVID-19 as a pandemic is not an indication that the virus has become
deadlier. Rather, it is an acknowledgement of the disease's geographical spread. Let's
continue to prepare and respond to the epidemic to protect children and families in the
Philippines.
Source: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/press-releases/unicef-philippines-statement-covid-19
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