Gwen Garcia's memorandum requiring air purifiers for every public utility vehicle driver and conductor, calling it a band-aid solution. To recall, Garcia issued a provincial memorandum requiring drivers and conductors on public transport to have their own wearable air purifiers starting Monday, August 16. "The air purifier is a mere band-aid solution. "Further, the DOH emphasizes that wearing of necklace air purifiers does not replace the need to practice minimum health standards." "The air purifier is just an additional expense on the part of the drivers and conductors," he added.

Source: Philippine Star August 15, 2021 07:41 UTC