By Cyrus A. Natividad

In a recent radio interview over DYSI, Garingalao talked about the risk contribution of smoke in relation to COVID-19.

Centralian Anti-Smoking czar of Iloilo City, Iñigo Garingalao (Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Task Force Director) advised the public to avoid smokers, and refrain from smoking as well.

In a recent radio interview over DYSI, Garingalao talked about the risk contribution of smoke in relation to COVID-19. Ha said that “smoke exhaled by a person can carry the virus across to a passer-by or to someone nearby.”

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to go up day by day in Iloilo City, the multi-awarded Anti-Smoking advocate, appealed for local government support and strict enforcement of the Anti-Smoking Ordinance.

Garingalao explained that virus transmission by smoke can cause additional cases, as studies made by virologists suggest that the COVID-19 is airborne.

Garingalao was lauded for his initiative in conducting information drives in the barangays, schools, and offices.

He has extended Anti-Smoking and Smoking Cessation seminars to Central Philippine University and other schools in Western Visayas.