Manila Bulletin
DOH urges poll bets to observe health protocols during campaign activities
The Department of Health (DOH) is worried about the large crowds seen in recent campaign rallies for the 2022 elections, emphasizing that mass gatherings are still prohibited due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the virus and its variants, including Delta, are still present in the country.
Vergeire urged local government units to assist the national government in monitoring these rallies to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
She also called on political candidates to set a good example by adhering to basic health protocols during their campaign activities.
The DOH advises the public attending such gatherings to exercise caution to avoid contracting the disease.
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