Social distancing: A challenge in evacuation centres in the Philippines

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines faces another threat, Typhoon Ambo (Vongfong)

Families are forced to evacuate their homes now face challenging task of observing 'social distancing' with very limited space in evacuation centres Source: AP

The eye of the typhoon has hit Eastern Samar 

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• Certain places in the Visayas have been evacuated
• Inter-agency task Force has reminded everyone to strictly observe 'physical distancing' for every family on evacuation centres.
• The typhoon has hit the Bicol Region, other parts of Luzon including Metro Manila

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'The implementation of 'physical distancing' will be one of the biggest challenges in evacuation centres' according to Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone