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Some evacuees neglecting social distancing at Rodriguez evacuation center
Evacuees in Rodriguez, Rizal, fleeing Typhoon Ulysses, are reportedly neglecting social distancing and mask-wearing at evacuation centers, increasing their risk of COVID-19 infection.
Residents stated that adhering to health protocols is difficult due to overcrowding in their temporary shelters.
The local government plans to conduct antigen testing on evacuees next week using 700 test kits from Malacañang, despite the municipality housing 12,270 evacuees.
Municipal health officials expressed concern about potential outbreaks of other diseases like leptospirosis and dengue, in addition to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Rodriguez has currently recorded 24 active COVID-19 cases and 44 deaths.
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