[New post] DepEd Allows Optional Masking in Schools
Stacey Renei posted: " DepEd says students and teachers may opt not to wear masks in the classroom. | IMG Source: PhilStar Global MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that teachers and students can choose not to wear their masks in the class" THE MANILA JOURNAL
DepEd says students and teachers may opt not to wear masks in the classroom. | IMG Source: PhilStar Global
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that teachers and students can choose not to wear their masks in the classroom. This announcement comes after Malacañang's Executive Order No. 7 which drops the mask mandate.
DepEd Spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa said, "Schools may immediately implement optional masking indoors pursuant to EO7."
Despite making masking optional, Executive Order No. 7 still requires masking in medical institutions and public transportation. The elderly, immunocompromised individuals, those with comorbidities, and unvaccinated individuals are still highly recommended to wear masks.
Prior to resuming face-to-face classes last August, Poa noted that only 19% of students were fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Recently, DepEd has also been receiving reports on COVID-19 cases in schools.
Starting November 2, public schools are required to implement full face-to-face classes. The Department of Health remains apprehensive on rolling back health restrictions; they project 18,000 cases per day by the end of the year due to optional indoor masking.
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