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Most lawmakers are conflicted over the easing of quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces in a bid to revive the economy even before the government’s vaccination program against COVID-19 has gained traction. | JMAurelioINQ

“The situation today is much worse than the scenario in May to July last year,” said Rep. Angelica Natasha Co of the Barangay Health Workers party list.

Co suggested the immediate vaccination of bus and jeepney drivers, personnel in train and bus stations and seaports, and frequent disinfection of transport facilities.Albay Rep. Joey Salceda pointed out that countries that have vaccinated a critical mass of their population “were able to reopen without these minor differences in restriction as we have now.”“That is really the inescapable issue with COVID-19. Unless you vaccinate, you will continue to have restrictions,” he added.

 

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