Pahayag ito ng Palasyo matapos dumagsa ang mga mamimili sa mga mall at magdulot ng matinding trapik sa mga lansangan nang isailalim sa modified enhanced community quarantine ang Metro Manila.
“We advise the public not to be complacent and to follow health protocols set by authorities after we received reports of people who trooped to the malls with complete disregard of social / physical distancing measures on the first day of our shift from enhanced community quarantine to modified enhanced community quarantine and general community quarantine in Luzon,” pahayag ni Roque.
Ayon kay Roque, kaya idineklara ang MECQ para unti-unting pasiglahin ang ekonomiya.
“We must understand that we have started to slowly ease restrictions in order to revitalize the economy, and not because we are safe. We must learn from other countries like South Korea, which contained the spread of the virus but later experienced a spike in COVID-19 cases when citizens became relaxed,” pahayag ni Roque.
Pakiusap ng Palasyo ang kooperasyon ng publiko.
“The Palace therefore asks for the cooperation of the public as the whole country remains in quarantine. We must not put to waste our collective efforts and sacrifices. Stay at home, go out to do essential work or when authorized as we ramp up testing. We must continue to be vigilant of the risks of COVID-19, conduct proper hygiene, wear face mask or face shield, and observe social or physical distancing,” pahayag ni Roque.