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This year’s Holy Week will be observed from Palm Sunday, April 2 until Black Saturday, April 8.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. It is observed by Christians as a holy day of fasting and praying. During a mass, a priest places ashes on a worshiper’s forehead in the shape of a cross.

Stay vigilant

In line with the observance of Ash Wednesday, the Department of Health (DOH) has issued a reminder to the public to continuously protect themselves even with the decreasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

“We should continue to be aware of our individual risk through the assessment of our surroundings and settings,” the DOH said in a brief statement.

It added that individuals should know when to use layers of protection and when to wear a face mask.

“Today, we have kept cases manageable and low, thanks to these practices. Let’s continue protecting ourselves by assessing our risk and to get vaccinated/ boosted,” the agency said.

DOH officer-in-charge

Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire earlier warned the public against becoming complacent as COVID-19’s current numbers do not fully reflect the actual situation in the country.

“COVID-19 may still cause severe or critical infection to the elderly and those with comorbidities, and may even cause death,” Vergeire said. g