MANILA – To prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to refrain from using “torotot” (party horns) and whistles in welcoming the new year.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Filipinos should instead use other noisemakers such as drums, tambourines and cooking pots that will not require them to take off theirssface masks.
“Maliban sa paputok, iwasan natin ang paggamit ng mga torotot at mga katulad nito para mapigilan natin ang posibleng pagkakahawa ng COVID-19 at iba pang sakit,” said Duque.
“Humanap tayo ng malikhaing alternatibo sa paputok gaya ng mga tambol, busina, o pagpapalakpak,” he added.
Duque issued the reminder as the government launched in a virtual event the “Tuloy ang Paskong Pinoy 2020” campaign.
The health chief said the guidelines in observing a healthy and safe holiday celebrations are almost the same, except that people are now advised to observe minimum health protocols./PN
New Year’s eve – DOH
By ADRIAN STEWART CO
MANILA – To prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to refrain from using “torotot” (party horns) and whistles in welcoming the new year.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Filipinos should instead use other noisemakers such as drums, tambourines and cooking pots that will not require them to take off theirssface masks.
“Maliban sa paputok, iwasan natin ang paggamit ng mga torotot at mga katulad nito para mapigilan natin ang posibleng pagkakahawa ng COVID-19 at iba pang sakit,” said Duque.
“Humanap tayo ng malikhaing alternatibo sa paputok gaya ng mga tambol, busina, o pagpapalakpak,” he added.
Duque issued the reminder as the government launched in a virtual event the “Tuloy ang Paskong Pinoy 2020” campaign.
The health chief said the guidelines in observing a healthy and safe holiday celebrations are almost the same, except that people are now advised to observe minimum health protocols./PN
