MANILA — The Department of Health on Monday said it is allowing health workers wearing personal protective equipment to pass through misting tents as part of safety measures against the new coronaviru
s, but does not recommend misting or spraying to the general public for disinfection.
Citing the World Health Organization, Vergeire said misting is not that effective in fighting the COVID-19 virus and can even harm people. But, Vergeire said, “Hindi po pinagbabawal ang spraying tents sa loob ng ospital kung saan dumadaan ang health care workers na nakasuot ng tamang PPEs.” Vergeire denied the DOH prohibited the misting tents donated to the Philippine General Hospital by actress Angel Locsin.
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