DOH Slams Gadon For Statements Regarding Face Masks
DOH SLAMS GADON – Recently, attorney Larry Gadon went viral for his use of a face mask inside his face shield.
READ: Atty. Larry Gadon Criticized for his Way of Wearing Face Mask
As a response, Gadon took to his social media to post a video of him explaining why he wore his mask the way he did. According to Gadon, he merely used the face mask as a way to avoid taking pictures with his fans.
However, in Gadon’s video, there was a statement that the DOH found very concerning. Right at the start of his video, Gadon emphasized that based on scientific studies, face masks aren’t needed outside. Instead, Gadon asserted that masked should only be worn in enclosed spaces.
READ: Gadon Says Masks Aren’t Needed Outside, Drink Vodka To Kill COVID-19
Because of this, the Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said:
This is not a joking matter. Everyone knows there are people dying, getting sick, our economy is suffering
According to an article from Philstar, Vergeire added: “Statements like this is not helping us at all“. Furthermore, she cited that some of Gadon’s fans might follow his advice and would eventually get infected.
Sino ba ‘yung huling sasalo sa magkakasakit? ‘The healthcare workers who are really suffering already. They are getting sick, they are being quarantined. Hospitals are having hard time already,
Vergeire added that despite Gadon’s claims, face masks could protect people from COVID-19 by 85%. Additionally, if people also wore a face shield, the percentage of protection goes up to 99%.
“Sana lahat ng tao naiintindihan nila kung ano ‘yung implikasyon kapag nagsasalita sila sa public because people might be following them and this is not the right way to go. Magkakasakit ang mga tao“
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