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Duterte: Observe Covid protocols on election day to avert projected surge
President Rodrigo Duterte urged voters to strictly observe minimum public health standards during the upcoming May 9 elections to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19.
Duterte expressed concern over potential COVID-19 case increases, citing warnings from OCTA Research and the Department of Health (DOH).
He highlighted the danger of contracting a more lethal variant of COVID-19, emphasizing that immunity is not guaranteed for life.
The DOH previously indicated that a 50% decline in health protocol compliance in Metro Manila could lead to daily infections ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 by mid-May.
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President Rodrigo Duterte is urging Filipinos to get their COVID-19 booster shots before the May 9 elections to protect themselves from possible infections in crowded polling stations.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is reminding local officials, campaign organizers, and establishments to enforce minimum public health standards to curb Covid-19 cases amidst relaxed restrictions and election-related gatherings.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has categorically denied circulating rumors of an "artificial" increase in COVID-19 cases before Eleksyon 2022 for political purposes.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has affirmed that postponing the May 9 elections is not an option, regardless of new COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant fears.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is advising individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 to remain in isolation during the upcoming Eleksyon 2022.
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