Press Secretary Trixie Angeles emphasized that the public is still required to use face masks outdoors until President Marcos Jr. releases an executive order regarding this matter.
The OCTA Research Group recorded an increase of 12.7% in the Covid-19 positivity rate this month, advising schools to maintain the implemented precautionary measures.
An expert assured that unvaccinated college students are allowed to join the face-to-face classes because of the low risk for Covid-19 infection in the higher education institutions.
The Department of Labor and Employment nudged private companies to strictly comply with the safety protocols together with the reopening of the economy.
The Department of Health will conduct a special vaccination week to places with low vaccine coverage to boost the country's immunity level against Covid-19.