THE Health department recommended optional wearing of mask for people who are high risk amid the increasing number of flu-like sickness in the country.
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Tuesday said the recommendation was made also amid in the increasing number of people affected by Covid-19.
On early morning of Tuesday, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos reported that he contracted the virus.
“We recommend optional wearing of mask for people who are high risk, elderly people in places which are enclosed… It would be a good practice to also wear your mask, especially if you are prone to illnesses,” Herbosa said during the hearing of the Commission on Appointments on his ad interim appointment as Health Secretary.
As for children who exhibit symptoms, he said they should only stay at home and not be allowed to go to school so as to not infect other kids.
The Philippines recorded 1,340 new coronavirus cases from November 28 to December 4, 2023, which is the highest number of fresh infections in 19 weeks.
