The Philippines remains at low risk for COVID-19, enough for the government to allow a voluntary mask policy in outdoor settings.
How is the Marcos administration addressing the health and economic crisis? What are the key developments on the global front that also impact Filipinos?
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Health expert urges gov’t: Slow down on easing pandemic restrictions
Philippine College of Physicians past president Dr. Maricar Limpin says the government should stop comparing the country to its ASEAN neighbors that have eased face mask rules, since they have better healthcare systems.
The DOH says it presented all "potential scenarios" to IATF regarding voluntary wearing of masks indoors, but the task force took into consideration the concerns of all sectors. @rapplerdotcompic.twitter.com/hlS5aCk0oD
JUST IN. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will issue an executive order making mask wearing indoor also voluntary. @rapplerdotcom
