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Says face masks could also serve as protection against air pollution (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Auhthority (MMDA) has encouraged its field personnel to continue wearing face masks outdoors and in open spaces amid the new policy for optional wearing of face masks outdoors. Because of traffic-related pollution that affects the health of its traffic personnel and street sweepers, MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III said that the wearing of face […]
But senior citizens, immunocompromised individuals and those who are not fully vaccinated still urged to wear face masks outdoors (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has allowed the voluntary wearing of face masks outdoors, particularly in open spaces and non-crowded outdoor areas with good ventilation. Face masks, however, will continue to be worn indoors in private and public establishments, including in public transport by land, air or sea where physical distancing cannot […]
But the elderly and the immuno-compromised encouraged to still wear face masks outdoors (Eagle News) – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has given his “verbal approval” to make the wearing of face masks outdoors optional or voluntary in non-crowded well-ventilated outdoor areas. This was upon the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force which studied the current situation, and saw that the mandatory or compulsory wearing of face masks outdoors was no longer applicable at […]
Tells Congress that remainder of Bayanihan 2 funds could still be used in case of another Covid wave in PHL (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said the public should continue wearing face masks amid the continuing threat of the still present Covid-19 pandemic. In his Talk to the People on Monday night, March 22, Duterte noted the possibility of another Covid-19 wave specially since a new coronavirus variant was found in Israel causing […]
OSLO, Norway (AFP) — Norway on Saturday lifted its final Covid restrictions, scrapping social distancing and masks in crowded spaces despite a surge in Omicron infections. “The metre is disappearing. We are taking away the recommendation on social distancing,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store told reporters at a press conference. “Now we can now socialise like we did before, in nightlife, at cultural events and other social occasions. And on the way to and […]
Tells Filipinos COVID-19 first wave already depleted gov’t resources (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said the country could not afford a second wave of the COVID-19 virus, as he directed the reimplementation of the mandatory wearing of face shields and directed Filipinos to get vaccinated. Duterte, in his “Talk to the People” on June 21, said that the highly infectious and more aggressive Delta variant is what changed his mind regarding the wearing […]
(Eagle News) — People who will be caught not wearing face masks will be given one. Philippine National Police Chief Guillermo Eleazar added violators of the ordinance on the mandatory wearing of face masks will not be jailed but will be booked and investigated. Eleazar said violators can be held for a maximum of 12 hours while undergoing investigation and booking procedure. During such time, we will provide them face masks to protect our own […]
“Pagka hindi ko kayo higpitan, walang mangyayari,” he says; cites rising COVID cases (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte again asked the public to properly observe minimum health protocols, including the proper wearing of face masks, amid the continuing rise in COVID-19 infections, and deaths in the country. In his exasperation, the 76-year old Philippine leader known for his tough words, said the police could detain those who would refuse to comply with the […]
by Guillaume LAVALLÉE and Michael BLUM Agence France Presse JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israelis stepped into the streets without masks on Sunday for the first time in a year, a key milestone as the country vaccinates its way out of a coronavirus nightmare. “It’s very strange but it’s very nice,” said Eliana Gamulka, 26, after getting off a bus near the busy Jerusalem shopping boulevard of Jaffa Street and removing her face covering. “You can’t […]
(Eagle News) — All passengers and drivers inside private vehicles are now required to wear face masks. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Health issued the final directive following calls for the government to reconsider. In a joint statement, the two agencies said the wearing of masks was mandatory for all individuals “regardless if they are from the same household.” Meanwhile, a driver alone inside a vehicle “may remove his/her face mask.” They […]
by Nina LARSON with Alice Hackman in Beirut and AFP bureaus Agence France Presse The world should be able to rein in the coronavirus pandemic in less than two years, the World Health Organization said on Friday, as European nations battled rising numbers of new cases. Western Europe has been enduring the kind of infection levels not seen in many months, particularly in Germany, France, Spain and Italy — sparking fears of a full-fledged second […]
(Eagle News) – The Philippine government has started distribution of free high quality reusable face masks to vulnerable sectors of the community in a kick-off ceremony in Rizal province on Wednesday, July 12. The launching of the Community Distribution of Face Masks is in line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s pledge to distribute free washable face masks to Filipinos, said Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez. The target is to give at least […]
