Face Shields Required for Public Transport Passengers Starting August 15
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday, August 3, 2020, has issued the Memorandum Circular No. 2020-014, Mandatory Wearing of Face Shield for Passengers Using Public Transportation.
Aside from face masks, all passengers using any mode of public transportation will also be mandated to wear face shields starting August 15, 2020.
The said directive will apply to all public transportation throughout the country. This includes sectors such as the Aviation and Airports, Railways, Road, and Maritime.
“Ipatutupad po natin ang mandatong ito sa lahat ng pampublikong sasakyan tulad ng sa mga tren, bus, jeepney, taxi, passengers vessels at maging sa eroplano.”
– DOTr Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs Artemio Tuazon Jr.
DOTr Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs Artemio Tuazon Jr. has also stated that the face shield to be used should sufficiently cover the nose and mouth.
According to the DOTr, the initiative aims to further reduce the risk of transmitting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in public transport facilities. This is since, as pointed out by the authorities, face shields and masks reduce exposure to and emission of respiratory droplets.
“Sa mga kababayan ’ho natin, huwag sana nating isipin na panibagong gastusin o dagdag abala ang pag-require natin sa paggamit ng face shield. Let us remember that no amount of protection is too much when it comes to health and safety, especially that we are battling an invisible enemy.”
– DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade
The DOTr Secretary also added, “What we are addressing is not a transport issue but rather a health issue. Kaya nga ‘ho hinihingi ko ang kooperasyon ng bawat isa.”
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