THE Iloilo City Government called on residents who have household helpers to have them vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Mayor Jerry Treñas said he has been receiving reports from employers who got infected by their helpers.

“Apparently, the househelps go home every weekend, and when they return, they unknowingly carry with them the virus thereby infecting them all,” he said.

Vaccinating the helpers is one way of protecting them and the household they work in, some of which have small children and senior citizens, he added.

The mayor said the helpers in the city usually take a day or two off and go home to their respective provinces or municipalities, thus making them potential spreaders of Covid-19.

“We are also reaching out to homeowners’ associations so they can ensure that residents with household helps can avail of our vaccination program in the barangays,” Treñas said.

For helpers without identification cards, their employers can make one for them or issue a certificate of employment so they can be easily identified and registered, he added. (PR)