The Department of Health (DOH) has issued reminders to the public for their activities to prevent COVID-19 transmission as the Holy Week approaches.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire advised devotees to avoid kissing the figures and statues due to the risk of coronavirus transmission through droplets.
DOH also warned of possible health risks and infections from having themselves crucified, such as tetanus, infection on wounds, and loss of blood.
“We just advise, and we request our churches kung maaari lang po sana itong practice na ito ay hindi na muna natin ipatupad. Mayroon naman po tayong ibang bagay o ways kung paano po tayo makakapag-show ng ating devotion sa ating mga santo sa atin pong mga pinupuntahang mga simbahan,” Vergeire said.
Most of the municipalities in the country are already under Alert Level 1 wherein the capacities of public places such as malls, amusement parks, and churches are already back to 100% until April 15. – Report from Mark Fetalco/AL-ag
