Gerald Abergos's video: Fear of COVID-19 : Little Fear is Good It makes people act - Dr Gerald S Abergos

GMANewsTV - Dobol B sa News TV hoted by Ms. Rowena Salvacion. Aired April 1, 2020. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/732244/little-fear-is-good-it-makes-people-act-sociologist/story/ DEALING WITH COVID-19 Little fear is good, it makes people act —sociologist Published April 1, 2020 6:13pm A sociologist on Wednesday urged Filipinos to strictly practice precautionary measures amid the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country. advertisement Interviewed on Dobol B sa News TV, Dr. Gerald Abergos said it is important for Filipinos to be mindful in this unprecedented situation to not spread the virus and help the country's frontliners. "Nakakalungkot na sinasabi nating edukado tayo and alam natin 'yong COVID virus. Marami nagsasabing marami na silang alam pero alam nga, hindi naman ito ginagamit," Abergos said. He said simple measures such as proper hand washing, social distancing and wearing of masks are not being followed by many despite the threat of the viral disease. "'Yong pagprotekta sa sarili, hindi ho natin ginagawa. Kung alam natin kung gaano kalakas 'tong virus na 'to, which we claim na alam natin, bakit hindi po tayo kumilos ng nararapat," he stressed. OTHER STORIES Marikina's COVID-19 testing lab gets DOH accreditation Small, micro businesses may opt to close for good due to COVID-19 protocol demands —ECOP DepEd simplifies curriculum for SY 2020-2021 due to COVID-19 impact He urged Filipinos to always disinfect and practice proper hygiene. "Panatilihin ho nating malinis ang ating katawan, i-sanitize ang paligid... Tubig at sabon po puwedeng gamitin the least at puwedeng gawin maya't maya." Moreover, Abergos also stressed to refrain from leaving the house and if necessary, always observe social distancing. In the wake of the situation and with the Luzon-wide quarantine, he said feeling anxious is normal and can be overcome. In order to avoid this, he said remaining calm, exercising, doing household work, bonding with your loved ones and eating healthy are important things to consider. He also said to get information only from verified sources to not cause yourself unnecessary fear or panic. Abergos also said a little fear is good because it makes people take action. "Maganda 'yong may konting takot, konting fear... para ayusin ang ating sarili, ating pamilya at tignan natin kung ano pa maitutulong natin sa ating kapaligiran." Meanwhile, he said lack of fear leads to delusion and may cause negligence. "We have to be serious on this...Ang problema po natin ngayon ay hindi natin binubuksan ang ating mga mata," he said. The Luzon region was placed under enhanced community quarantine by President Rodrigo Duterte from March 17 to April 13 to curb the spread of COVID-19. Strict measures, including restrictions on travel and the closure of most establishments have been imposed during the period of the quarantine. The Philippines has so far recorded a total of 2,311 cases of COVID-19 including 96 fatalities and 50 recoveries. —Ma. Angelica Garcia/LDF, GMA News