MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reminded the public to avoid crowded places in order to prevent the further transmission of the coronavirus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
“High density and populous places should be avoided by the public to prevent the transmission of COVID-19,” DOH said in a Facebook post.
The DOH also “strongly” urged the public to stay at home and “limit their outside exposure to essential activities.”
The DOH issued this reminder after a photo, which the agency attached with its post, showing the grounds of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in Pasay City filled with people.
The photo was taken by a reporter from radio station dzRH.
“The COVID-19 virus does not take a day off. The risk of contracting the virus remains real,” the DOH went on.
“Always observe physical distancing, wash hands frequently, wear masks, and avoid large crowds. The fight against COVID-19 entails the cooperation of everyone,” it added.
Metro Manila, along with several other provinces, remains under a general community quarantine (GCQ).
The number of coronavirus infections in the country breached the 35,000-mark on Sunday with 9,686 having recovered. The death toll is at 1,244.