Face Shields Now Mandatory in Enclosed Commercial Spaces

Harry Roque, presidential spokesperson, announced that face shields are required to be worn inside malls and other enclosed commercial establishments through a “no face shield, no entry” policy.

Roque said “Dapat isinusuot na rin ang face shields sa mga nakasaradong commercial establishments gaya ng mga malls,”

(Face shields should be worn in enclosed commercial establishments like malls.)

The Department of Health (DOH) said that wearing of face shields can reduce the risk of virus transmission up to 96%.

The DOH said “Sa pagsuot ng face shield ay maiiwasan natin na makuha ang respiratory droplets mula sa ibang tao. Ang face shield po ang magsisilbing karagdagang proteksyon mula sa virus,”

(In wearing face shields, we avoid transmission of respiratory droplets from other people. The face shield will serve as an additional protection from the virus.)

The announcement comes after the government has required face shields on top of face masks for indoor workplaces and public transportation.