Before the government even thinks of going mask-less inside schools, ACT Rep. France Castro believes the issue of inadequate health facilities and health professionals in schools, along with ventilation problems, should be addressed first. READ:
Before the government even thinks of going mask-less inside schools, Castro believes the issue of inadequate — or lack of — health facilities and health professionals in schools, along with ventilation problems, should be addressed first.
“The government must first address the overcrowding in classrooms, the lack of school health facilities and school nurses, the poor ventilation in classrooms, and the lack of a medical fund for infected teachers and personnel before doing away with face masks,” she said. “Ensuring a safe school environment not only protects teachers and students from diseases, but it also improves the quality of education our students receive and a safer work environment for teachers and school personnel,” she noted.
The lawmaker made the remarks a day after DepEd officials confirmed that school officials would adhere with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order No. 7, which makes the wearing of face masks even in indoor settings optional.Marcos signed the EO last October 28, days after Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco brought up the topic after a cabinet meeting.
Under the new policy, masks would only be required inside public transportation and healthcare facilitiesHowever, some health experts raised concerns as to whether the time is ripe for going mask-less, as the country may have been unintentionally underreporting COVID-19 cases because rapid antigen tests results are not included in the tally.
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