EO on face mask not tied to alert level system: DOH
(PNA file photo) MANILA - The executive order allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks outdoors is not tied to the alert level system for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), a health official said Tuesday. "That's something to be clear. Kahit na mayroon tayong Alert Level 2 na mga areas ngayon (Even if we have Alert Level 2 areas now), they can still implement the optional mask mandate," said Department of Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire in a media briefing. Earlier, the OCTA Research Group said a set of guidelines must be defined to reimpose the use of face ...