WHO: Premature to go back to face shields to curb Omicron riskMANILA, Philippines — The World Health Organization is not backing the reimposition of the face shield rule in the Philippines despite the threat of Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant of concern. The country has yet to detect a case of the heavily mutated coronavirus variant, but officials said the government may again require the public to wear face shields for extra protection. The use of face shields is required only in areas under the most stringent Alert Level 5, and healthcare and quarantine facilities. Officials have since clarified that employers and commercial establishments may opt to require the use of face shields in their respective premises. The United Nations health agency is also not supporting the proposal to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory.

Source: Philippine Star November 30, 2021 18:44 UTC