DOH: Eased face mask rule among reasons for rising COVID-19 cases

The Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire stated on Tuesday that the easing of face mask rules is one factor contributing to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Vergeire noted during a press briefing that while lifting the mandatory use of face masks outdoors may be a reason for increasing infections, other factors such as increased mobility and reopening sectors also play a role.

She emphasized that there are multiple components to consider when understanding why people get sick, including individual health characteristics like age, comorbidities, and immune status.