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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/11/26/japan.png"/><figcaption>In a video, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike reminded Filipinos in Tagalog on the importance of observing minimum health protocols against the deadly disease. <em>Screengrab</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — The governor of Japanese capital Tokyo has delivered a message for Filipino residents there in Tagalog, reminding them about the threat of COVID-19 as the holidays neared.</p><p>In a 40-second clip published on Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s YouTube channel dated Nov. 13, Gov. Yuriko Koike reminded Filipinos on the importance of observing minimum health protocols against the deadly disease.</p><p>“Kahit tayo&#x27;y nasa mga pagtitipon at pagdiriwang, lagi pa rin nating isagawa ang paghuhugas ng kamay, pagsusuot ng mask, pagsunod sa social distancing, at pag-iwas sa 3 Cs (closed places, crowded spaces, and closed-contact settings),” Koike said in the video.</p><p>(Even if we are gathered together to celebrate, we should always wash our hands, wear face masks, observe social distancing, and avoid the 3 Cs)</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AqjnDNZNZ8g?enablejsapi=1"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><address style="text-align:center">Video from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government YouTube page</address><p>“Magtulungan po tayo na maprotektahan ang ating mga mahal sa buhay, ayon sa slogan na ‘iwasang mahawa at huwag manghawa,’” the governor added.</p><p>(We should work hard in protecting our loved ones and follow the slogan: avoid getting infected and do not infect others.)</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/07/20/virtual-parties-ok-but-no-videoke-doh-guidelines-on-pandemic-holiday-celebrations-out">READ: Virtual parties OK, but no videoke: DOH guidelines on pandemic holiday celebrations out</a></li></ul><p>The video has been viewed almost 20,000 times as of this posting.</p><p>Filipinos who watched the videos left comments praising Koike for delivering the message in Tagalog, and said she did a nice job in speaking the language.</p><p>Japan has been on &quot;maximum alert&quot; after logging a record number of daily coronavirus infections since mid-November, though no immediate restrictions were planned.</p><p>New COVID-19 infections in Tokyo hit a record daily high of 570 cases on Friday, city officials said, after conducting 9,792 tests, another record figure.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/11/24/20/japan-to-suspend-domestic-travel-campaign-in-2-cities-minister-says">Japan to suspend domestic travel campaign in 2 cities, minister says</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/11/19/20/japan-on-maximum-alert-after-record-virus-cases-pm">Japan on &#x27;maximum alert&#x27; after record virus cases: PM</a></li></ul><div><strong>— With reports from Reuters</strong></div>

<p>In a 40-second clip published on Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s YouTube channel dated Nov. 13, Gov. Yuriko Koike reminded Filipinos on the importance of observing minimum health protocols against the deadly disease.</p>

In a 40-second clip published on Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s YouTube channel dated Nov. 13, Gov. Yuriko Koike reminded Filipinos on the importance of observing minimum health protocols against the deadly disease.