By Myris Lee
President Rodrigo Duterte reminded the voting public to observe health protocols when they cast their votes on Election Day.
Fearing the possible increase in COVID-19 infections after the elections, Duterte urged voters to adhere to minimum public health standards in polling precincts on May 9.
“Ang problema ganito, if the next surge is not the Omicron type or mga variants, whatever, kung ang makuha mo ‘yung COVID-19 original killer, so that would be a serious problem again,” Duterte said during his Talk to the People on Wednesday, April 27.
“As everybody knows, unlike others na may antibodies ka na na you’re okay for life, apparently itong COVID-19 does not fit into the picture,” he added.
The Department of Health and OCTA Research earlier warned of a possible rise in COVID-19 cases in May, noting the increase in cases in South Africa and India. – gb
