Home > News #Halalan2022: DOH concerned over crowds amassing in campaign sorties ABS-CBN News Posted at Feb 12 2022 01:46 PM Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Viber Watch more News on iWantTFC MANILA—The health department is concerned over the large number of people attending in-person political campaigns, saying such events could be a super-spreader of COVID-19. In a public briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said mass gatherings are still not allowed. "This is really a cause of concern. Ang lagi nating tatandaan na even if our cases ay bumababa na, the virus is still here," Vergeire said. "Gusto namin ipaalala sa ating mga kababayan . . . Mag-iingat po tayo dahil maaari pa rin po tayong makakuha ng sakit tulad niyan." Safety first: Comelec explains guidelines on in-person campaigning Local government units, she said, should monitor and enforce minimum health protocols, while candidates must set an example. "Sana tayo ay maging modelo para ipakita natins a mga tao na tayo ay tumutupad sa safety protocols," Vergeire said. #Halalan2022 bets urged: 'Lead by example' in following campaign rules during pandemic Candidates groove and move as #Halalan2022 campaign season begins Law enforcement agencies earlier urged candidates to follow campaign rules in line with the health crisis. Police said physical contact with supporters are not allowed, as well as house-to-house campaigns. Crowding, handshake, embraces, kissing, and going arm-in-arm are also banned. The campaign period started on Tuesday for national candidates and will begin on March 25 for local contenders. Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Viber Halalan 2022, DOH, health protocols Read More: Halalan 2022 2022 elections campaign trails campaign sorties Department of Health campaign rallies superspreader campaign rally coronavirus COVID-19