Manila Bulletin
Face shields may be removed when outdoors, says DOH official
Health Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega stated that face shields are no longer required when outdoors due to the low risk of COVID-19 transmission in open spaces.
Vega explained that face shields are primarily needed for indoor settings like malls or during face-to-face interactions.
He acknowledged that the moisture buildup on face shields can be distracting for outdoor workers.
The policy on face shield use had recently been a point of discussion after Manila Mayor Isko Moreno called for a review of the outdoor requirement.
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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque clarified that face shields are no longer required outdoors, as the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) only appealed for their continued use in enclosed public spaces.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated that wearing face shields is mandatory in specific enclosed public spaces, including schools, workplaces, commercial establishments, public transport, and places of worship.
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