MANILA, Philippines — Instead of face shields and plexiglass barriers, the Philippines should rely more on protective masks and proper ventilation, and even going outdoors, a leading American aerosol scientist said. The government has made face shields voluntary but may consider their required use amid the surge in coronavirus cases being attributed to the spread of the Omicron variant. “So, in summary, the face shields are not useful at all,” Jimenez said, as he called for the distribution of more N95 masks to people who cannot afford them. He said taxi drivers should consider opening their windows to prevent any infection between them and their passengers. He also suggested that encouraging people to go outside would help prevent transmission indoors, especially in enclosed spaces.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 12, 2022 13:28 UTC