‘Up to us to be disciplined’

A screen away: Passengers wearing face shields sitting in a jeepney separated by plastic dividers as part of health protocols imposed by authorities against the Covid-19 pandemic in Manila. — AFP

In the sweltering heat and humidity, 31-year-old Caitlyn Tojanes grumbles about having to wear a face shield over her mask as she waits in line for her bus in the Philippine capital Manila.

“It’s uncomfortable. Combined with the long queues it means we get to work already tired and bathed in sweat,” said Tojanes, whose commute involves three buses and takes several hours.