Hinikayat ngDepartment of Health (DOH) ang publiko na umiwas at huwag nang bumili ng paputok para sa pagdiriwang ng Pasko at Bagong Taon upang makaiwas sa disgrasya.
Paliwanag ng ahensya, makabubuting gumamit na lamang ng alternatibong paraan ng pag-iingay upang magkaroon ng mas ligtas na pagdiriwang.
"Families can alternatively utilize loud noises from other sources, such as loud speakers, horns, percussion, pans, and pots, among many others, for a safer and more joyous holiday celebration,” ayon sa DOH.
Apela ng DOH sa mga local government units (LGU) at pribadongsektor,suportahan ang kanilang kampanya laban sa paputok upang makatulong na mabawasan ang bilang ng mga nadidisgrasya dulot ng paputok.
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“The public can rest assured that the DOH will be proactively monitoring and conducting surveillance activities of the situation on the ground and in our hospitals to ensure that our health facilities are supported in any way or form in combating physical injuries, diseases, COVID-19, and any form of health emergency,” pahayag pa ng ahensya.
