MANILA, Philippines — Compliance with safety protocols against COVID-19, like wearing of masks, face shields, and maintaining physical distancing, fell short in areas within Visayas and Mindanao according to a latest survey.
In its report released on Thursday, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) said that while most Filipinos in general still adhere to the health standards to avoid coronavirus transmissions, there has been a letup in most areas in the two regions compared to the previous survey done in September 2020.
In contrast, compliance even increased in Metro Manila and Balance Luzon, as per the SWS report covering its April 28 to May 2 surveys.
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