PSG to Strictly Enforce “No Touch” Policy on Duterte Amid COVID-19 Scare
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) will strictly enforce the “No Touch” policy to ensure the safety of the president amid the threat of coronavirus disease.
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) said on Monday that they will strictly enforce the “no touch” policy to ensure the safety of the president amid the threat of coronavirus disease.
PSG commander Colonel Jesus Durante said on Monday, they will implement the “no touch” policy to the President. This comes after the country’s rapid increase of confirmed coronavirus disease cases.
To protect Duterte, personalities who are expected to get near him during official events have to undergo thorough screening and testing for any COVID-19 related symptoms, according to the report of GMA News.
“These include PSG personnel, politicians, and dignitaries. Large crowd gatherings with President Duterte as guest of honor and speaker shall be assessed and could be canceled not only for his safety but also for the attendees,” Durante said.
“All established health protocols and preventive measures are continuously in effect to all PSG personnel and the whole Malacañang Complex,” he added. The Malacañang is now requiring visitors to disclose details about their health and travel history following the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
“The PSG, together with members of OP EMC (Events Management Cluster), are observing these preventive measures, based on the guidelines set forth by DOH,” Durante said.
Durante added that large crowd gatherings that require the President’s presence will be assessed and could be canceled for the safety of the President and the attendees. Malacañang is now requiring visitors to disclose details about their health and travel history in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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