COVID-19 vax program affected if state of calamity not extended — DOH

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In a message to reporters, the DOH said it already submitted recommendations to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. regarding the extension of the state of calamity.

The Department of Health on Friday said the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program would be affected if the state of calamity is not extended.

“But, we cannot procure additional doses, including the bivalent vaccines. Also, it is expected that the number of vaccinators will decrease as other cadres such as pharmacists may no longer be tapped, and willingness to vaccinate may decrease as immunity from liability is not guaranteed,” it added. "And that is the wrong mindset to be approaching the New Year with. So we’re still trying to find ways to continue to provide the benefits to our medical health workers which is the main issue without the state of calamity.”

 

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