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Statista Research Department, Jun 21, 2021

 In a survey conducted in 2020 in the Philippines, regarding preventing the spread of the
coronavirus (COVID-19), 56 percent of respondents stated that they always wore a face shield
when using public transportation and going to public establishments. Comparatively, 11 percent
of respondents stated that they hardly or never wore a face shield on public transportation and
in public establishments in the Philippines in 2020.

Frequency of Filipinos using a face shield on public transportation and in

establishments to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the
Philippines as of September 2020
Health Undersecretary and treatment czar Leopoldo Vega told New
Day that people must continue to wear face shields since they provide
an added layer of protection from COVID-19 transmission. It must also
mainly be used in marketplaces, commercial spaces, and workspaces
that require direct communication.
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Based on science, the use of face shield on top of face masks gives an “additional protection”
against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), molecular biologist Fr. Nicanor Austriaco said
in a press briefing with Roque.

On June 3, Roque likewise said there is a “scientific basis” that wearing of both face masks and
face shields contribute to the substantial reduction of Covid-19 infections in the country.

The IATF-EID in December last year decided to make it mandatory for the public to wear face
mask and full face shield in all public spaces to prevent the possible spike in Covid-19 cases.

The IATF-EID also issued advisory on the proper use of face shield. (PNA)