STO. TOMAS -- Aside from face masks, the wearing of face shields when outside of residence is also now mandatory in this municipality.
Mayor Gloria "Ninang" Ronquillo signed Executive Order No. 28 Series of 2020 which requires all persons who are in public places within the jurisdiction of Sto. Tomas town to wear face shield with face mask.
Improvised face shields are allowed provided that they cover and protect the whole face of the person, the EO that took effect on Monday also read.
It explained that wearing of face shields will further protect the person from contracting the coronavirus disease, and in turn will prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the community.
As of yesterday, the municipality registered a total of 13 cases of Covid-19, in which four are active and eight have recovered.
