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Optional face mask use proposal gets mixed reactions from netizens

Netizens offered mixed reactions to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF-EID) proposal to relax the use of face masks outdoors.

Optional face mask use in NCR ‘not yet possible’ – expert

Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Rontgene Solante said Tuesday, Sept. 6, that lifting of the face mask mandate in the National Capital Region (NCR) is “not yet possible.”

DOH refutes claims on alleged expired COVID-19 booster shots

The Department of Health (DOH) refuted on Monday, Sept. 5, claims that they are distributing expired COVID-19 booster vaccines.

10-K PDLs receive COVID-19 booster shots

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said 10,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) have received their COVID-19 booster shots on Monday, Sept. 5, under the “PinasLakas” vaccination drive of the national government.

Downward trend of COVID-19 cases seen in QC

By Katrina Gracia Consebido   The number of newly reported COVID-19 cases in Quezon City continues to decrease, with daily average cases dropping from 249 last week to 201 this week. The positivity rate...

Cebu City gov’t lifts mandatory face mask policy; DOH not consulted

The local government of Cebu City has declared the use and wearing of face masks as “non-obligatory” in the city, except in hospitals and other medical facilities as well as for...

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