DOH warns vs. Halloween, Xmas parties, says mass gatherings still prohibited

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The Department of Health has advised the public against Halloween and Christmas parties as Covid-19 spreads easily in close gatherings.

These celebrations should only happen with immediate family members, Undersecretary Rosario Vergerie said during a Laging Handa public briefing Saturday.

“Kapag mass gathering, hindi pa rin po natin pinapayagan. Pero kung iyong mga sinasabi na within the bubble of the family, maaari naman pong gawin, kailangan lang talaga iyong safety protocols ay ipatupad. Iyong 3Cs natin, i-recognize natin iyan na iyan po iyong mga pinakamagbibigay ng impeksiyon sa pamilya,” according to Vergerie.

She encouraged outdoor celebrations to reduce the risk of contracting Covid-19.

“Kung saka-sakaling gagawin talaga, gawin po natin sa labas ng ating mga tahanan, magkaroon sa outside na lang ng kung mayroong pagtitipon na ganito… Kung mayroong may sintomas, huwag na muna po tayong um-attend ng mga ganitong parties,” the DOH official said.

Vergerie likewise asked candidates for the May 2022 elections to safely conduct campaign activities.

“Paalala naman po sa ating mga local governments, alam po natin at naiintindihan natin na nagkakampanya na tayo, so sana tayo na po ang magkaroon ng responsibilidad na magkaroon ng mga ganitong safety protocols during our campaign period,” she added.

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