The Department of Health (DOH) has denied rumors of the return of the mandatory use of face masks in Metro Manila due to an increase in coronavirus infections. As per the DOH, a viral social media post on the matter is false, and Metro Manila will remain under Alert Level 1, the lowest in the government’s COVID-19 alert level system, until the end of April. The DOH previously recommended that these alert levels be similar to typhoon warnings and a guidance system in the future. The Philippines saw a 32% increase in the daily average of COVID-19 infections in the past week. Stay informed and get your information only from reliable sources, including official platforms, national government agencies, institutions, and news outlets. Watch this related video and learn more about the latest COVID-19 developments in the Philippines.
