Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 366)
The main purpose is to declare a National Anti-SARS Consciousness and Clean-Up Week to promote health consciousness and implement measures to combat Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
The week is designated from May 05 to May 09, 2003.
The Department of Health and the Department of Interior and Local Government were tasked to jointly lead the campaign.
Reasons include the alarming number of SARS-related deaths worldwide, the need for an integrated health plan to combat SARS, the importance of disseminating accurate information, and the negative impact of SARS on business productivity, tourism, and citizen mobility.
They are to jointly lead the campaign against SARS, issue appropriate circulars, and implement the Proclamation.
No penalties are specifically mentioned in the Proclamation text.
Disseminating accurate information is vital to ensure the public understands SARS and its prevention, which helps reduce cases and addresses public health needs effectively.