Philippines: 'Anti-coronavirus' Valentine bouquets include sanitizer, face mask

Shop owners selling bouquets in a unique offer to help romantics fight the deadly virus

Published: February 13, 2020 19:07 AP and Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Producer

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A Philippine businesswoman is selling bouquets of Valentine's Day flowers packed with hand sanitizers in a unique offer to help romantics fight the deadly viral outbreak. Image Credit: Reuters

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Flower shop owner Mary Jane Villegas said that her bouquets can better express one's love than traditional flowers with chocolates because they address widespread alarm over the virus. Image Credit: AP

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Villegas says that aside from sanitizers, the bouquets also contain a protective face mask, soap, toothpaste and a bottle of alcohol neatly arranged with red roses, tulips and other popular flowers. Image Credit: AP

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"I am scared of the virus, of course, we don't know if the people we mingle with are sick," she said. "We want to live longer, that is why I made this." Image Credit: AP

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A customer, Mark Richard Gigantone, says the slightly more expensive flowers will delight his wife. Image Credit: AP

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Villegas said she placed protective face masks, alcohol, soap, toothpaste and gloves in her bouquet to remind people that flowers are not the only things you can give during Valentines but also protection against the COVID-19. Image Credit: AP

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The 'anti-nCoV' bouquet is sold for P1,300 or $26. Image Credit: AP

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Department of Health officials urge the public to avoid crowded areas, wash hands often and observe cough etiquette as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19. Image Credit: Reuters

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