DOH reminds LGUs setting up evacuation centers to allot wider spaces to ensure physical distancing as families take shelter due to Typhoon AmboPH
The Department of Health reminded local government units setting up evacuation centers to allot wider spaces to ensure physical distancing as families take shelter due to typhoon Ambo.
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 government's Laging Handa briefing on Thursday. Thousands of Samar residents as well as those from Albay and Ticao Island may be forced out of their homes as the state weather bureau hoisted Signal No. 3 in these areas, with forecasters warning of possible flooding and storm surge. The typhoon made landfall over San Policarpio town in Eastern Samar on Thursday noon.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said separately that disaster relief protocols are ready under Oplan Listo, as he assured that evacuation centers have been told to adhere to physical distancing on a"per-family basis." He also assured that there are enough relief goods on standby as families may be forced out of their homes due to strong winds and heavy rain.
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