There is no recommendation yet from the Department of Health (DOH) to bring back the mandatory wearing of face masks amid the rise in Covid-19 infections in the country. ManilaBulletin
“Currently, there is no recommendation from the Department of Health on the amendment of the Executive Order No. 7 regarding the wearing of face masks,” the agency said in a brief statement on Friday, April 14.
Recently, the DOH reported that an increase in Covid-19 cases was monitored in some parts of the country. At present, the Philippines’ average daily cases is at 278. However, cases could reach over 600 per day by May 15.
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