NTF Tells Public Bring Face Shields Outside As Establishments May Require It
BRING FACE SHIELDS OUTSIDE – The National Task Force on COVID-19 told the public to carry their face shields with them when going outside.
Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte said Face Shields are simply optional. However, this only applies in areas under Alert Level 2 or lower. Still, many were ecstatic to finally be free from the plastic visor after almost two years.
But, the NTF said the public should still remain “conscious” amid the lowered restrictions. According to an article from ABS-CBN, NTF spox Restituto Padilla said:
Kaya ang amin pong abiso, dalhin niyo lang po ang face shield niyo, kung sakali ipapagamit, eh di isuot niyo. Kung hindi naman, at nandoon kayo sa maayos na lugar, puwede niyo nang hawakan na lang o ilagay sa lalagyan
Following Duterte’s announcement, acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles said some establishments may still require the use of face shields. Meanwhile, Padilla reminded the public that if a stall requires using face shields they shouldn’t emulate hate.
Kung ang owners ay nag-require ng face shield, ‘yan naman po ay para sa kapakanan at kabutihan ng lahat. Hindi po ito nagbibigay ng kundisyon para pahirapan tayo, pero para maprotektahan tayo. Kaya sana po ay huwag niyo masamain
Previously, authorities and experts highlighted how face shields offer redundant protection as masks are already in use. Still, the Philippines became among the only countries requiring the use of face shields.
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