The Department of Health reminds Filipinos who will be attending the inauguration of President-elect Bongbong Marcos to make sure they are vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire said that the public should wear their masks and bring disinfectants if available.
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“Please wear your masks properly. Magdala po tayo ng mga alcohol. Basta siguraduhin niyo lang ‘pag nagpunta kayo d’yan, kayo po ay bakunado with your booster shots,” Vergeire said.
The DOH said that Filipinos’ compliance to minimum health standards declined to 21%.
The department is now coordinating with local government units to fast track the roll out of vaccines and boosters.
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“Ang pinaka-importante po sa atin ngayon ay mai-manage at ma-maintain natin ang ating mga ospital na hindi dumadami po ang mga nagkakasakit at na-admit…ma-maintain natin na mababa po ang severe at critical,” Vergeire said.
“Although meron tayong binabantayang mga ospital sa ngayon, mga areas ngayon sa NCR, kung saan tumataas ang admissions sa ICU pati sa COVID beds, ‘yung isang lugar tatlo lang kasi ang ICU beds so pag nagpasok ng tatlo, 100% na sila agad,” she added.
