Philippines requires all to wear face shields and masks at work, in transport

Philippines
Saturday, 15 Aug 2020
5:25 PM MYT

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MANILA, Aug 15 (dpa): The Philippine government has ordered people to wear face shields in addition to masks at work and on public transport beginning Saturday in order to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, officials said on Friday (Aug 14).

The policy affecting drivers and passengers on public transport as well as all employees at their work place is to take effect on Saturday.

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Philippines requires all to wear face shields and masks at work, in transport