Halloween activities including parties and “trick or treating” should be limited as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is still a threat, the Philippine National Police (PNP) advised the public.
“Batid ng inyong PNP ang mga nakaugaliang tradisyon tuwing nalalapit ang Undas gaya ng mga halloween party at trick or treat para sa mga bata at maaring magkalakas ng loob ang ilan sa atin dahil sa patuloy na pagbaba ng mga kaso ng Covid-19 sa ating bansa,” said PNP chief PGen Guillermo Eleazar.
“Kaya pinapayuhan natin ang ating mga kababayan na ipagpaliban muna ito o kaya naman ay gawing limitado sa inyong mga sariling tahanan dahil baka sa halip na trick or treat ay mauwi ito sa trip and treatment sa ospital kapag nahawa ang mga bata lalo pa at wala pa silang bakuna,” he noted.
The PNP issued this warning following the Department of Health’s (DOH) advisory to the public reminding families to follow health protocols if they are planning to do Halloween parties or go trick or treating. The DOH also noted that celebrations should only be participated by family members.
Eleazar also reminded establishments about possible closure if they fail to follow health protocols.
Currently, the whole Metro Manila is under Alert Level 3 until October 31.
“On the part of the PNP, we will continuously make our presence felt in the communities to ensure that minimum public health safety is observed and eventually lead to further reduction of COVID cases in the country,” Eleazar said. Ronald Espartinez