A man disinfecting an area placed under stricter lockdown measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Caloocan city, Philippines on Friday, Aug 14, 2020. The capital and outlying provinces is still under lockdown due to rising Covid-19 cases. - AP
MANILA, Aug 15 (dpa): The Philippine government has ordered people to wear face shields in addition to masks at work and on public transport beginning Saturday in order to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, officials said on Friday (Aug 14).
The policy affecting drivers and passengers on public transport as well as all employees at their work place is to take effect on Saturday.
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