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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 14) – The Health Department reminded local government units that they established evacuation centers to allocate larger spaces to ensure physical distance as families take refuge due to Typhoon Ambo.
The undersecretary and spokesperson for Health, María Rosario Vergeire, said that families should keep a safe distance and practice reduced contact with others “in all settings” and avoid the possible spread of COVID-19 among evacuees.
“Kailangang makapagpatupad and makagawa ng stratehiya kung saan magkakaroon ng pagkakahiwa-hiwalay, kahit isang metro po ang layo ng bawat pamilya diyan sa Evacuation center [We need to implement and find a strategy wherein families can be at least one meter apart in evacuation centers]Vergeire said during the Laging Handa government briefing on Thursday.
Vergeire added that this can be done by separating families in tents to limit physical interactions as the COVID-19 threat haunts communities.
Thousands of residents of Samar, as well as those of Albay and the island of Ticao, may be forced to leave their homes as the state meteorological agency raised Signal No. 3 in these areas, and forecasters warned of possible floods and storm surges. cyclonic. The typhoon made landfall in the city of San Policarpio, in eastern Samar, on Thursday at noon.
Families who will evacuate must observe minimum health standards despite the typhoon, Vergeire said. This involves the use of face masks, proper hygiene, and cough etiquette.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said separately that disaster relief protocols are ready under Oplan Ready, saying that evacuation centers have been told to adhere to physical distancing “by family.” He also assured that there are enough relief items on standby, as families may be forced to leave their homes due to strong winds and heavy rains.
Flooding can be experienced in the coastal areas of northern Samar, eastern Samar, Samar, Sorsogon, Albay, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Quezon and Aurora due to a possible storm surge of 1 to 3 meters in 48 hours, Philippines. The Administration for Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services said in its 11 am bulletin.
These provinces will be under relaxed quarantine rules starting Saturday, as authorities saw fewer coronavirus infections in these areas.
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