Most still follow COVID-19 rules but compliance falls in Visayas, Mindanao — SWSMANILA, Philippines — Majority of Filipinos are still following basic health protocols against COVID-19 but compliance with rules fell in Visayas and Mindanao, a Social Weather Stations survey showed. Adherence to face mask wearing was highest in Balance Luzon (80%), followed by Metro Manila (78%), Visayas (72%), and Mindanao (64%). Metro Manila was at the top in terms of compliance with handwashing rule at 76% and Balance Luzon at 71%. SWS also said compliance with face mask wearing and frequent hand washing was lower among those not worried about getting COVID-19. The sampling error margins are ±3% for national percentages and ±6% for Balance Luzon, Metro Manila, the Visayas and Mindanao.

Source: Philippine Star June 11, 2021 01:41 UTC