PNP advises against traditional Christmas gatherings
The Philippine National Police (PNP) advised against traditional Christmas gatherings on Monday due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and its variants.
PNP chief Dionardo Carlos reminded the public to adhere to health officials' advice to limit gatherings within families and vaccinated close friends, emphasizing the need for maintaining minimum public health standards.
On Sunday, PNP echoed the DOH's recommendation for virtual holiday parties to prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases, despite easing restrictions under Alert Level 2.
Carlos stressed that holding online Christmas parties would minimize virus spread amid the Omicron variant threat and urged everyone to follow Health department protocols.
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