Amid the Holy Week festivities, the public is reminded to continue observing the health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

The DOH advised the people to continue wearing face masks and observe health protocols to strengthen their safety while participating in religious activities this week.

It added that people still need to continue sharing responsibilities to protect everyone.

Vaccination is still encouraged for the public to bolster the wall of immunity and help prevent the spread of severe and critical effects caused by the virus.