The Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) urged the general public to prioritize well being protocols as we proceed to battle COVID-19 this Christmas season.
“Bagamat maluwag na ang restrictions para sa mga pagtitipon, malaki pa rin ang maitutulong ng pagsunod sa health protocols para maipagdiwang ang Pasko at bagong taon nang may mabuting kalusugan,” it mentioned.
(Although the restrictions for gatherings have been relaxed, following well being protocols will assist us to have a good time Christmas and the brand new 12 months with good well being.)
“Huwag kalimutang mag-mask, hugas, at iwas.”
(Don’t neglect to masks, wash, and preserve your distance.)
The Palace mentioned sustaining the airflow inside households is crucial to stop the illness from spreading simply.
“Siguruhin din na bakunado para sa mas ligtas na pagsasama-sama ngayong pasko,” it added.
(Make certain everyone seems to be vaccinated for safer gatherings this Christmas.)
Likewise, the Department of Health urged people to put on a face masks, get vaccinated, and instantly isolate in the event that they develop signs.
The DOH had detected 4 instances of BF.7, a sublineage of the extremely transmissible Omicron BA.5 subvariant.
Although there isn’t a proof that BF.7 differs from the unique Omicron variant, the DOH nonetheless reminds the general public to be cautious, particularly throughout Christmas gatherings. — DVM, GMA Integrated News