DepEd-7 to let parents decide if their kids should continue wearing face masks in schools
It will be up to the discretion of parents whether to let their kids continue wearing face masks inside schools or not, the DepEd-7 said.
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) will let parents decide whether to let their kids continue wearing face masks inside schools or not.
Dr. Salustiano Jimenez, regional director of DepEd-7, said that he already received a copy of the order which makes the wearing of face masks optional inside the classrooms.
Jimenez said that he immediately re-echoed the new policy to division offices and school heads in the region.
On Wednesday, October 2, the DepEd started the full implementation of face-to-face classes in public schools.
Jimenez, however, has urged parents to let their children wear a face mask, especially if they manifest the symptoms of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
He also urged students to continue wearing face masks for several days, especially since the observance of the Kalag-Kalag has just ended and they might have been exposed to individuals that were positive for COVID-19. /rcg
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