Evacuations could worsen the Philippines’ COVID-19 cases
Philippine officials are facing another struggle as social distancing protocols need to be imposed in evacuation facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Philippine health authorities called on safety officers to remind those in the evacuation centers to wear face masks, frequently wash their hands, and observe social distancing.
Local governments were also advised to set up evacuation sites capable of abiding by health standards amid the raging pandemic, with handwashing stations and alcohol supply in place.
The Philippines has the second-highest number of coronavirus infections and deaths in Southeast Asia, only behind Indonesia.
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