DOH: No return of mandatory masking even as COVID-19 positivity rate rises

The Department of Health is not recommending the return of mandatory face mask use despite the rise in COVID-19 cases.

— The Department of Health on Tuesday said it will not recommend the return of mandatory face mask use despite the rise in COVID-19 cases.

She said this cannot be considered an alarming spike, adding cases are expected to rise depending on activities like long holidays.

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