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Section 1
Voluntary Wearing of Face Masks in Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Section 1.
Voluntary Wearing of Face Masks in Indoor and Outdoor Spaces.
—The wearing of face masks in indoor and outdoor settings shall be voluntary except in the following settings:
a. Healthcare facilities, including, but not limited to, clinics, hospitals, laboratories, nursing homes and dialysis clinics;
b. Medical transport vehicles, such as ambulance and paramedic rescue vehicles and
c. Public transportation by land, air or sea.
Mask wearing is still encouraged for the:
a. Elderly;
b. Individuals with comorbidities;
c. Immunocompromised individuals:
d. Pregnant women;
e. Unvaccinated individuals; and
f. Symptomatic individuals.
Section 2
Minimum Public Health Standards
Section 2.
Minimum Public Health Standards.
The minimum public health standards (MPHS) to effectively prevent and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the country shall continue to be implemented consistent with the principles of shared accountability, evidence-based decision-making, socioeconomic equity and rights-based approach.
The DOH is directed to continuously update the MPHS guidelines in accordance with this Order. The general public, in compliance with the MPHS, is hereby enjoined to exercise diligence in carrying out health protocols, such as the practice of good hygiene, frequent hand-washing, observance of physical distancing, and maintenance of good ventilation especially in indoor settings.
Section 3
Vaccination and Booster Coverage
Section 3.
Vaccination and Booster Coverage.
—All local government units (LGUs) are directed to submit regular reports on their vaccination status to the Department of Health. Provinces, highly-urbanized cities, independent component cities and municipalities which are currently at low risk classification, but at Alert Level 2 status because of failure to meet vaccination targets to warrant de-escalation, are highly encouraged to undertake efforts to further expand their vaccination and booster coverage.
Section 4
Section 4.
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Assistance and Cooperation of Agencies and LGUs.
—All departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government, including state universities and colleges, government-owned or -controlled corporations, and government financial institutions, and LGUs are directed to render full assistance to and cooperation with the IATF for the effective and orderly implementation of this Order.
Section 5
Separability
Section 5.
Separability.
—If any section or part of this Order is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6
Repeal
Section 6.
Repeal.
—EO No. 3 (s. 2022) is hereby repealed. All other orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
Section 7
Section 7.
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Effectivity.
—This Order shall take effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Done
in the City of Manila, this 28th—day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty Two.
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(SGD.)—
FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR.
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By— the President:
(SGD.)—LUCAS P. BERSAMIN
Executive Secretary