Naka-eengganyo para sa Palasyo ng Malakanyang ang panibagong survey ng Social Weather Stations (SWS) na nagsasabing 79 porsyento ng mga Filipino ang nagsusuot ng face mask tuwing lumalabas ng bahay bilang proteksyon kontra COVID-19.
Ayon kay Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, patunay ito na sumusunod ang mga Filipino sa itinakdang health protocols ng pamahalaan.
“We are particularly pleased with the survey results indicating that 79% of Filipinos always use a face mask when going out of the house, 67% always wash their hands several times a day, 60% always keep a physical distance, and 56% always use a face shield in public transportation and establishments. This goes to show that our drive to inform and educate people to observe public health standards have reached our countrymen,” pahayag ni Roque.
Pero ayon kay Roque, hindi pa rin dapat na magpa kumpiyansa ang taong bayan lalo’t wala pang bakuna kontra COVID-19.
“The success of this campaign, however, must not lull us into complacency as there is still no vaccine or cure available. We must never fail on reminding our people to continue adhering to these COVID-19 safety measures, especially now that we have started to gradually reopen the economy,” pahayag ni Roque.
Kailangan pa rin aniyang tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng bawat mamamayan kasabay ng pagbalanse na buhaying muli ang ekonomiya.
“We have to take care the health of our people even as we look after the economic health of the nation. As the President himself appealed, Mask, Hugas, Iwas,” pahayag ni Roque. ( wakas )