THE Provincial Government of Tarlac has issued Executive Order No. 11 Series of 2020 which requires the use of face masks in public.
"All persons who are within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Tarlac are hereby mandated to use face masks while outside of their respective residences, offices, and all other public places," Governor Susan Yap stated in the order.
Face masks to be worn at all times must sufficiently cover one's nose and mouth.
Allowed face masks include earloop masks, indigenous, reusable or do-it-yourself masks, face shields, handkerchiefs, or such other protective equipment which can effectively lessen the transmission of coronavirus disease.
Violators may be fined between P20,000 to P50,000 or be imprisoned for one to six months.(PR)