Philippines reports 4,002 new COVID-19 cases, face shields to become mandatory in public transport

A vegetable vendor is seen wearing a face mask in Manila, the Philippines on Aug. 13, 2020. The number of confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines surged to 147,526 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 4,002 new daily cases on Thursday. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)