Some commuters ride a jeepney sans their face masks in downtown Davao City on Wednesday (11 January 2023). The city government is still requiring commuters of public transport to wear face masks. M…
Some commuters ride a jeepney sans their face masks in downtown Davao City on Wednesday . The city government is still requiring commuters of public transport to wear face masks. MindaNews Photo
Dr. Michelle Schlosser, spokesperson for the task force, said in a phone interview on Tuesday that face masks are still required and not voluntary or optional for both drivers and passengers of public utility vehicles such as jeepneys, buses, vans and taxis. “We are following EO 7 of President Marcos. Even if face masks are made optional both indoors and outdoors, there are still areas where it is mandatory. One of those areas is public transportation whether air, sea, and air,” she said.
Wearing of face masks is highly encouraged for elderly, individuals with comorbidities, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, unvaccinated individuals, and symptomatic individuals.
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