{"id":261164,"date":"2020-07-10T04:47:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T08:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=261164"},"modified":"2020-07-10T04:47:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T08:47:06","slug":"palace-reminds-public-anew-to-heed-protocols-vs-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/07\/10\/palace-reminds-public-anew-to-heed-protocols-vs-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Palace reminds public anew to heed protocols vs. Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: Customers dine at the food court of a mall in Cubao, Quezon City on Monday (June 22, 2020). (PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Malaca\u00f1ang on Friday renewed its call on the public to continue heeding the government\u2019s health and quarantine protocols against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).<\/p>\n

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated his appeal to all Filipinos after the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged that Covid-19 may linger in crowded indoor spaces.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe acknowledgment of the World Health Organization that Covid-19 may be passed through air is something we leave to the health experts. We will be fully supportive of ideas based on science and hard data,\u201d Roque said in a press statement.<\/p>\n

The WHO on Thursday acknowledged the possible airborne transmission of Covid-19 in indoor locations like \u201ccrowded and inadequately ventilated spaces\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cShort-range aerosol transmission, particularly in specific indoor locations, such as crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces, over a prolonged period of time with infected persons cannot be ruled out,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

The statement was issued after over 200 scientists urged WHO to revisit the research about the likelihood that people can catch the coronavirus from droplets floating in the air.<\/p>\n

Roque maintained that the only way to fight Covid-19 is to wear face masks, wash hands regularly, and observe strict physical distancing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the scientific community is discussing the mode of transmission of Covid-19, we call on our citizens to continue observing minimum public health standards, such as wearing of masks, washing of hands, and practicing social distancing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

As of Thursday, the Philippines has reported 51,754 confirmed Covid-19 cases, with 12,813 recoveries and 1,314 fatalities.<\/p>\n

Roque told the public that it is worth staying at home amid the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us continue to protect people who are considered vulnerable, which include but not limited to our senior citizens, those with co-morbidities, pregnant women by staying at home to save lives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Roque said the \u201cstay-at-home\u201d policy would help protect the people and limit the spread of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can do it again so together we can heal and recover as one,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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