Manila Bulletin
DOH reminds public: Follow health protocols on election day
The Department of Health (DOH) is reminding the public to strictly follow health protocols during the national and local elections on May 9 to prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases.
DOH Calabarzon Regional Director Ariel Valencia emphasized that the pandemic is not yet over and urged voters to strictly observe minimum health and safety protocols, including proper mask-wearing, frequent hand sanitizing, and physical distancing of at least one meter.
Key measures include physical distancing, wearing masks, maintaining hand and respiratory hygiene, and ensuring good ventilation in polling precincts.
Voters are also advised to bring their own pens, have their temperature checked, and leave the polling center promptly after voting to avoid overcrowding.
Valencia also urged the public to get their booster shots for better protection against COVID-19.
He added that by protecting their vote, people also protect themselves and those around them.
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