‘Kumusta ka na?’: Why DOH is drawing flak for asking COVID-19 survivors to get in touch

“Mars, kumusta ka na? Kung ikaw ay isang confirmed COVID-19 case bago ang May 1, gusto naming malaman ang status mo!' DOH asked.

asking for COVID-19 survivors to speak up and share their current status earned backlash for its perceived connection as to how contact tracing is done among the public.

It is accompanied by an infographic where COVID-19 survivors who have contracted the viral disease before May 1 can e-mail or call DOH to share their stories and current status in relation to their health or their welfare.“Mars, kumusta ka na? Kung ikaw ay isang confirmed COVID-19 case bago ang May 1, gusto naming malaman ang status mo! Tumawag na ngayon sa aming hotline 894-COVID / 1555 o mag-email sa [email protected].

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