How to Stay Safe from COVID during Social Events

While it’s still best to avoid social events and gatherings as much as possible, more people are still opting to meet face-to-face to catch up with friends, celebrate special occasions, and attend events. If you must join these face-to-face meet-ups, ensure you have Vital Cover, a Philippine cash assistance benefit from Malayan Insurance. 

You must also practice the following tips for staying safe from COVID when attending social events. Even if you have Vital Cover, it is still best to avoid getting sick altogether. 

Wear your face mask

Unless you are eating and drinking, keep your face mask on. Even if you are with people you know and trust, you are all still coming from different places via different modes of transportation, and you all passed through other routes. It is best to minimize the risks of catching something by wearing your mask. 

Keep your distance

It might be awkward if you sit or stand too far from people you are with, but you can at least maintain a safe distance by not sitting or standing too close to others or putting your face very near their faces when talking. 

Check the online menu

If your meet-up involves going to and ordering in a restaurant, you can opt to check the menu online before heading there. You can also opt to view the menu using the QR code provided at the restaurant. Either way, you won’t have to touch the menu. 

Opt to stay outside

Choose an outdoor setting for your gatherings. Have a backyard or garden party, so plenty of fresh air is circulating. If you are dining at a restaurant, choose to be seated al fresco rather than inside. 

Use hand sanitizers liberally

Wash or sanitize your hands whenever you use any public facilities. If the event will be held in your home, set up sanitizing stations around the place where everyone can find a hand sanitizer dispenser and disposable face masks in case anyone needs them. 

Not many insurance companies in the Philippines offer cash assistance for COVID-related cases, so take advantage of this benefit. Get Vital Cover for yourself and your loved ones now.