Bras not recommended as makeshift face mask, DOH chief saysMANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque clarified that using bra as an alternative to face mask is not recommended by the Department of Health, contrary to an earlier suggestion of a health assistant secretary. According to a Thursday television report of GMA News’ Unang Balita, Duque said that bra is not enough to be utilized as a face mask during ashfall because it is not “porous” or is not enough for breathing. Duque also said the previous suggestion to use bra as face masks is just an opinion of one of the Health assistant secretaries. Early this week, reports quoted Health Assistant Secretary Maria Francia Laxamana as saying that bra, panty and diapers are among the recommended makeshift masks. “Meron pong isang creative, 'yung bra, panty.

Source: Philippine Star January 17, 2020 08:03 UTC