Vaccinated seniors allowed out told to still wear face masks, follow health protocols

MANILA, Philippines — Fully vaccinated senior citizens in areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ (MGCQ) who are now allowed to go out should still observe minimum public health protocols such as wearing face masks and shields, the Department of Health (DOH) said Friday. DOH Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire reminded the vaccinated seniors […]

MANILA, Philippines — Fully vaccinated senior citizens in areas under general community quarantine and modified GCQ who are now allowed to go out should still observe minimum public health protocols such as wearing face masks and shields, the Department of Health said Friday.

“Maaari kayong lumabas pero kailangan kayo ay nagsusuot pa rin ng masks. Kailangan naka-face shield, kailangan gagawa pa rin ng physical distancing,” Vergeire said in a press briefing. Vergeire likewise advised that fully vaccinated seniors in GCQ and MGCQ areas can exercise in open spaces such as parks to avoid big crowds.

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