MANILA, Philippines — The “barrier of common sense” was finally lifted, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said Wednesday after the government approved pillion riding without barriers for those living in the same house. The National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 said Tuesday protective dividers are no longer required for riders living in the same house in areas under general community quarantine. ADVERTISEMENT“The barrier to common sense has finally been lifted,” Recto said in a statement. The NTF said riders not living in the same household should still use the protective barrier proposed by Angkas. Angkas’ design allows drivers to wear the protective barrier to prevent the possible transmission of COVID-19 to the passenger.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 19, 2020 02:48 UTC