Duterte reminds public to observe health protocols as COVID-19 cases rise

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MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday reminded the public to strictly observe minimum health protocols to curb the transmission of COVID-19 amid the recent surge of cases of the deadly respiratory disease.

Duterte blamed noncompliance with health protocols for the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

“Well, what’s the reason for this? Well, those who don’t believe in social distancing, those who don’t believe in personal hygiene,” he said speaking partly in Filipino, in his pre-recorded weekly public address.

“What the doctors are asking for your own benefit is wash your hands, cover yourself with a mask, clean your hands,” he added.

He reminded the public t…

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