President Duterte says face shields should only be worn in hospitals

President Duterte has stated that face shields should only be worn in hospitals.

“I can only confirm what Senate President Tito Sotto and what Senator Joel Villanueva said earlier, that the President did say that the wearing of face shields should only be in hospitals,” said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.

Villanueva confirmed the same encounter with Duterte and recounted how they were asked if there were any other countries that require the wearing of face shields—a question he and fellow lawmakers also asked in a recent Senate hearing. None of them were able to name any, prompting Duterte to say they are not necessary outside of hospital settings.

Roque also said he will raise whether the IATF will appeal the President’s decision in its next meeting.

Health Undersecretary and treatment czar Leopoldo Vega said yesterday that face shields may be taken off when working or walking outdoors.

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, on the other hand, has continually urged the public to keep wearing face shields as they add another layer of protection against COVID-19.

SOURCE: CNN Philippines