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THREAD: @iampinkywebb speaks to DOH Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire on #TheSource | LIVE bit.ly/3q7var6

• IATF asks Duterte to retain face shield use in some areas
• Doctors group says NCR COVID-19 cases rising
• Senators want 'middle ground' in mandatory quarantine

DOH sets the record straight: Face shields should be used inside enclosed spaces. Outdoors, you can remove your face shield if you're alone or when you're biking, working at a construction site.

DOH cites studies showing that face shields give an added layer of protection

DOH says other countries like Malta, and some places in US and UK use face shields: In other places, ​it's voluntary not mandated

DOH on face shields: Don't compare PH to other countries, see the benefit that these give us

DOH reminds the public to regularly disinfect face shields

A doctors' group said COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila are rising, ICU in full capacity.

DOH: Upon review may nakita kaming mga ospital na kulang ng ICU. Pero maliliit lang ang allocation nila for ICU beds, some have 2-7 beds kaya mabilis mapuno pag may pasyente.

DOH: Observed increase in COVID-19 cases in Pasay, Malabon, and Parañaque

DOH: There are hospitals in Metro Manila that are nearing maximum capacity for COVID-19 ICU beds, pero hindi 'yan pangkalahatan

Senators want 'middle ground' in mandatory quarantine. Is it time to shorten quarantine period for incoming travelers?

DOH: We really don't see that it's appropriate at this time because of the Delta variant (previously known as the Indian variant)

DOH: The vaccine isn't the only thing we can do to fight off the pandemic. It should be coupled with minimum health protocols and controlled borders.

President Duterte said face shields should only be worn in hospitals. DOH says it appealed to the President: Indoor na lang payagan ang face shields — 'yan ang inapela namin