Face shield not required in ‘new normal’ manual
By Nidz Godino
FACE shields are no longer required in areas under Alert Level 1 and 2.
The Commission on Elections is no longer requiring the use of face shields in areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, and for the upcoming May elections.
In the poll body’s new normal manual published February 18, they said use of face shields when voting in the 2022 elections is voluntary in areas under Alert Levels 1, 2, and 3.
Voters, however, are still mandated to wear face mask and observe other minimum public health protocols on election day, the Comelec said.
Voters will also undergo non-contact temperature check upon entering polling places. Those with temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius must be brought to the medical personnel on standby, and if they have fever, they can be brought to an isolated polling place to vote.
After elections, Boards of Canvassers shall strictly follow and implement minimum public health standards. They should also ensure total number of people inside canvassing venue does not exceed its operational capacity.
The Comelec has put in place stricter campaign and election guidelines , as Filipinos elect their leaders for the first time under a pandemic situation.
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