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MANILA, Philippines – Palace spokesman Harry Roque said Sunday that the use of his GIF (graphic interchange format) by a Thai news website in a reminder to follow coronavirus health protocols shows effectiveness. of the messages of the Philippine government in its fight against the pandemic. .
“The fact that the Philippine government’s advocacy campaign has captured international attention underscores the effectiveness of our message, which we articulate at every press conference and prominently displayed on the podium, by conveying that we must adhere to these standards of health intended to save lives. and protect the communities, ”Roque said in a statement.
“Therefore, let us remind everyone that this Christmas season we must continue to wear masks / face shields, wash our hands and maintain a physical distance to have a safe and healthy 2021,” he added.
In a tweet on Saturday night, the Thai Enquirer reminded his followers to follow minimal health protocols, such as frequent hand washing, wearing a face mask and observing physical distancing.
Attached to the tweet was a GIF of Roque during one of his press conferences in Malacañang.
We are all in this together, so we would like to remind everyone who reads
1. Wash your hands constantly
2. Always wear a mask
3. Social distanceListen to government announcements and don’t take unnecessary risks. # COVID-19 # COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/WfzMfbEgDw
– Thai Enquirer (@ThaiEnquirer) December 19, 2020
The next day, Thai Enquirer replied in the same thread saying “We have no idea who this person is” and that he used the GIF “because it is round and Asian”.
On its website, the Thai Enquirer said that it intends to “provide a mix of detailed reporting, political and cultural commentary, as well as highlights from fiction, prose, poetry and humor.”
The Philippines has the second highest number of COVID-19 cases in the entire Southeast Asia region, preceded only by Indonesia.
As of Sunday, there are 459,789 confirmed coronavirus infections in the country, including 429,134 recoveries and 8,947 deaths.
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