Those who have fever or manifest flu-like symptoms will be referred to the doctor on duty, to the nearest hospital, or to the Barangay Health Emergency Response Team in accordance with the prescribed protocol of the Department of Health (DOH).
The province is popular for its white sand beaches, particularly Dahican in Mati City, and home to Mt. Hamiguitan, which was inscribed on the world heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2014.
Dayanghirang tasked the Provincial and City/Municipal COVID Task Force to monitor the compliance of all tourism and tourism-related enterprises with the minimum health standards and recommend to business owners what measures to be implemented.
The governor warned to take legal action against the business owners who fail to follow the minimum health standards and implement the recommendations of the task force.[]
He threatened that any erring businesses could face closure orders.
As of October 6, DOH-Davao reported a total of 3,337 COVID-19 cases with 2,614 recoveries and 101 deaths. Of the total cases, 2,148 cases were reported in Davao City, 240 in Davao de Oro, 382 in Davao del Norte, 207 in Davao del Sur, 84 in Davao Occidental, and 276 in Davao Oriental.[]
