LUCENA CITY —- Christmas parties in all government offices in Quezon province have been prohibited to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
“As the father of the province, it is incumbent upon the undersigned to issue and impose public health guidelines and restrictions to these activities to ensure the safety and well-being of the people,” Gov. Danilo Suarez said in his Executive Order No. 40 issued Friday.
Suarez explained that such Yuletide activities pose a high risk for the spread of COVID-19.
“Holding parties attract a large number of people, which may result in the surge of the number of cases in the province,” he stressed.
As of Friday morning, Q…
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