‘Wag muna magparty’, DOH Warns Public During 2022 New Year’s Celebration
The Department of Health has warned the public to avoid mass gathering parties during the 2022 New Year’s Celebration.
The coronavirus pandemic has been affecting the whole world over the past two years. the virus does not only affect the public’s health but also causes a negative impact to the global economy.
The Health Department called the Filipino people’s attention before the celebration of New Year’s Eve. The agency told the public to think carefully first before holding parties amid the rising cases of the coronavirus disease.
DOH reported that the cases of COVID-19 have doubled over the past few days. The department instructed the public to take precautionary measures when socializing with other people.
The agency advised the public both vaccinated and unvaccinated to avoid attending parties and mass gathering. It is better to celebrate the holiday with family and relatives only to avoid virus transmission.
The health officials allow people to meet their fellow workers or friends but advised them to avoid sharing meal or eating with them. The public should wear their face masks all the time and observe physical distancing measures.
The department reminded the public that over 1.5 million senior citizens remain unvaccinated. The elderly sectors are most prone to the coronavirus disease especially after the contagious omicron variant entered Philippines.
DOH urged the Filipinos to observe the health safety protocols and warned those who came from abroad to stay at home for the meantime.
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