Duterte stresses need to follow protocol, proper mask etiquette

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President Rodrigo Duterte addressed the country on Monday, giving a reminder to the public about the importance of following health and safety protocols, including washing hands and wearing masks properly

Duterte took note of the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, which is now over 500,000. The President said he hopes it would not reach millions, otherwise the country would be"in serious trouble" and no better than other countries whose rise in cases he called"exponential."[wash hands], and the masks," he said.

The President said while he's not a doctor, he believes that masks — while not able to give 100% protection — could still help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.just on the edge of the mask... So it does not really give a relief at all[Translation: As long as it is worn properly. Because some people, they wear the mask, but their nose is seen just on the edge of the mask... So, it does not give a relief at all if they use it so carelessly.

 

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