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Dabawenyos with eye problems laud lifting of face shield use
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announced that face shield use in the city is now voluntary under specific conditions, aligning with the World Health Organization's definition of '3Cs': crowded places, close contact settings, and confined and enclosed spaces with poor ventilation.
The voluntary face shield policy, effective November 2, applies to most public places.
Dabawenyos with eye problems, such as myopia, have expressed relief over the lifting of the mandatory face shield requirement, citing improved visibility and comfort.
Despite the eased restrictions, some individuals, like government employee Rosemarie Baguio, intend to continue wearing face shields in public areas as an added layer of protection against COVID-19.
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Mayors in the National Capital Region (NCR) have agreed to make face shields optional in most areas, except in critical settings like hospitals and clinics.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has urged local government units (LGUs) to await the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) decision on the mandatory face shield policy.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will propose the abolition of the face shield policy to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).
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Malacañang urged local government units (LGUs) to uphold President Rodrigo Duterte's existing policy on face shields, awaiting a final decision from the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID).
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The Department of Health (DOH) has asked for an additional week to further study the mandatory use of face shields in public spaces.
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