The campaign comes as Davao City continues to log COVID-19 cases in the triple-digit range.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Davao City government stepped up its campaign to make residents wear face masks amid rising COVID-19 infections in the city.The face masks are to be worn in private and public establishments, and by commuters in Davao, only to be removed when people are eating, drinking, or participating in sports events and exercises, city hall said in a public advisory released on Monday, July 18.
Of those apprehended, only 3,209 have been fined so far with P1,500 each, and 7,732 others were facing charges because they did not pay up. Officials, however, noted that many of those who tested positive for COVID-19 were vaccinated and their infections did not become critical cases.
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