THE Metro Manila Council (MMC) wants to do away with the mandatory wearing of face shields in Metro Manila except in critical areas like hospitals. The Department of the Interior and Local Government last week also recommended the scrapping of the face shield rule. The government requires the use of face shields in closed and crowded spaces. Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said on Monday local government units have the authority to decide on face shield use as long as their areas are considered low-risk for Covid-19 infection. "We are the only country that requires wearing a face shield," Año said.

Source: Manila Times November 08, 2021 22:09 UTC