DOH: Mask mandate not being considered amid rising COVID cases
The Department of Health (DOH) maintains that face mask usage remains voluntary despite a rise in COVID-19 cases.
DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire stated there are no immediate plans to reimpose strict mask rules, citing the current positivity rate and daily infections.
Vergeire encouraged vulnerable populations such as senior citizens and those with comorbidities to continue wearing masks in crowded or poorly ventilated areas.
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