THE DEPARTMENT of Health fully supports the full implementation of face-to-face classes but stressed that students should wear masks in school.

“The Department of Health fully supports the opening of classes, even our experts have given their recommendations na kailangan na po talagang buksan ang ating mga edukasyon para sa kabataan,” Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said.

Vergeire added that authorities and all stakeholders should make schools safe for students.

“We just need to ensure that there is this safe environment for our children,” she said.

The health official stressed that students must wear their face masks while they are in school.

“I think marami sa ating mga eskwelahan, hindi talaga kaya ‘yung physical distancing so the most na ating ire-require would really be that the children will wear masks especially during those times na magkakasama sa classroom,” Vergeire said.

“But of course there will be exceptions, like kung meron pong high impact or ‘yung mga strenuous activities sa mga bata, na-e-exempt naman po,” she said.

Vergeire encouraged parents to have their children vaccinated against Covid19.

“Maglalagay tayo ng mga bakunahan sa mga bawat eskwelahan para mas ma-encourage natin ang ating mga magulang para pabakunahan ang kanilang mga anak,” she said.