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Palace to malls: Enforce social distancing or close operations
Malacañang warned malls that they will be closed again if they fail to strictly enforce social distancing and crowd control measures.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated that malls not complying with social distancing and crowd control will be ordered to close.
Mall owners may face criminal liability for failing to fully implement government-issued guidelines under the We Heal As One Act.
This warning follows reports of crowded conditions and violations of physical distancing protocols in malls that recently reopened.
The Palace requires malls to limit indoor density to one person per two square meters, conduct temperature checks, and ensure the use of face masks or shields.
Joint Task Force Coronavirus Shield (JTF CV Shield) commander Police Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar confirmed coordination with mall owners to ensure health measures are in place.
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