Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said on Monday, June 20, that wearing of face masks is still mandatory in the province, particularly “when inside closed and air-conditioned areas and for those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.”
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto was among those who urged the cancellation of three large-scale quarrying permits in the Upper Marikina watershed, citing possible widespread flooding and landslides.
Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Edsel Salvaña said Monday, June 20, there is no clear data yet that show the general public would benefit from the second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Edsel Salvana said in June 20’s Laging Handa briefing that there is no indication yet to put Metro Manila under Alert Level 2 amid the uptick of COVID-19 cases in the region.
A total of 3,051 new COVID-19 cases were recorded from June 13 to June 19 with a daily case average of 436 or 82% higher than the figures on June 6 to 12, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
