The Department of Transportation stated on Sunday that as a result of rising COVID-19 instances throughout the nation, face masks mandates would proceed to be strictly enforced in all trains of the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Rail Transit (MRT), and Philippine National Railways (PNR).
DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette B. Aquino stated that face-mask sporting would stay necessary inside trains as a safety measure towards COVID-19.
Aquino added that face-mask sporting was additionally necessary inside LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 stations. However, the coverage turns into elective at PNR stations as these have been open-air areas.
“Our medical professionals in the railways sector stressed that the risk of COVID-19 transmission remains present in our trains as they are enclosed spaces,” Aquino defined.
“Security personnel deployed in all of our stations and trains will help ensure that the policy is strictly enforced.”
While hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have acquired their COVID-19 vaccine, Aquino urged the using public to stay vigilant and inspired them to guard their fellow commuters by sporting masks.
“Even if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can still become infected and potentially spread the virus to others,” the rail sector official stated.
Aquino additionally inspired the using public to get their second booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, stressing that booster pictures can considerably enhance immunity towards the virus.
The Department of Health (DOH) lately issued new tips on the administration of the second booster shot to the final grownup inhabitants via native authorities items.
“As explained by medical professionals, these booster shots are designed to help maintain the level of protection against the virus, especially as new variants emerge,” Aquino stated. — DVM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
