The Department of Health reminded local government units and other organizations not to include prescription medicines in their COVID-19 homecare kits that they are distributing.
“Gusto ko hong magsabi sa ating local governments and other organizations, alam ko po intensyon natin lahat ang makatulong sa ating mga kababayan, pero kapag nagbigay tayo ng homecare kits, huwag po tayong maglalagay ng mga prescription medications ,” said Vergeire during the Malacanang press briefing on Friday, Jan. 21.
This was also echoed by Dr. Michael Tee of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and OCTA Research Group fellow. Meanwhile, Vergeire expressed her gratitude to LGUs and organizations who are distributing homecare kits.
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