BACOLOD CITY—At least 220 couples tied the knot in a mass wedding on Thursday, their medical masks becoming the clearest sign of concern over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Although this city is free of COVID-19, the couples wore medical masks during the mass wedding held at the Bacolod City Government Center as a precaution against the deadly virus. ADVERTISEMENTThe couples exchanged “I dos” at the wedding solemnized by Mayor Evelio Leo­nardia, and kissed each other through their masks distri­buted earlier by the City Health Office. John Paul Inventor, 39, who works as a messenger at a hospital, said the mass wedding was a fun affair even if they were wearing medical masks. “We decided to join the mass wedding as it was free and we did not have to do any preparations,” he added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 21, 2020 20:03 UTC