Video of Students in Cebu City Using PPE as Makeshift Raincoats Elicits Reactions Online
Several students were spotted braving the rain while wearing PPE or personal protective equipment in Cebu City.
Personal Protective Equipment, commonly referred to as PPE, is a crucial line of defense for individuals working in hazardous environments or during situations where health and safety are at risk.
Personal Protective Equipment is a broad term encompassing a range of specialized gear, clothing, and devices designed to protect individuals from potential hazards. Its primary function is to create a barrier between the wearer and potential risks, such as physical, chemical, biological, radiological, or environmental threats.
This ensemble of specialized gear not only safeguards the wearer from various hazards but also plays a pivotal role in maintaining public health during health crises like pandemics.
Its importance is perhaps most evident during health crises, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, where PPE has been instrumental in safeguarding the health of healthcare workers and preventing the spread of the virus.
On Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023, students in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City walked through the rain while sporting a certain type of personal protective equipment. The video elicits reactions from the online community.
In the video, the young learners repurposed the personal protective equipment as makeshift raincoats, using them to shield themselves from the downpour. The teenagers seem to be enjoying the PPEs.
However, the source of the students’ protective gear remained unclear. While this unconventional choice of protective gear may have drawn attention, it serves its purpose, keeping them dry during their journey to and from school.
The internet users expressed their reactions to these students using PPE as makeshift raincoats:
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