Strictly follow order, wear face shield, mask - Zambo Mayor

ZAMBOANGA MAYOR Beng Climaco urged the riding public to strictly comply with the mandatory wearing of face shields and face masks following the order of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) effective August 15.

A woman, wearing face mask and shield, reads a sign at a commercial establishment in Zamboanga City. (Zamboanga Post)

“Please take note of the DOTr order for the implementation of mandatory use of face shield /protective eyewear by passengers in all public transport such as buses, jeepneys, vans and taxis,” she said.

Climaco also reminded the public to observe social distancing and frequent washing of hands with soap and water, or the use of alcohol and sanitizer to disinfect hands and avoid holding the eyes, nose and mouth.

The DOTr said mandatory use of face shield and face mask aims to further reduce the risk of transmitting the coronavirus disease in public transport facilities, saying, health authorities have pointed out that the use of face shields and masks reduces exposure to and emission of respiratory droplets considerably.

“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. What we are addressing is not a transport issue but rather a health issue. Kaya nga ‘ho hinihingi ko ang kooperasyon ng bawat isa,” said DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade.

He said the order applies to all public transportation throughout the country, involving the aviation and airports, railways, road, and maritime sectors. (Zamboanga Post)

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