Health workers oppose reduced distancing in public transport

Healthcare professionals are opposing the reduction of physical distancing in public transport during the ongoing pandemic.

Dr. Carmela Kasala from Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC) warned that reducing the distance could lead to an increase in cases.

The group plans to meet with the IATF on Tuesday to discuss their concerns and present a model showing potential impacts of reduced distancing.

Medical expert Dr. Antonio Dans, also part of HPAAC, stated during a webinar that they do not agree with reducing physical distancing to 1 meter.

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