IATF OKs limited in-person classes for all degree programs in schools under Alert Level 2 areas

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CHED chairman Prospero de Vera intends to push in-school vaccination in the tertiary level to speed up the inoculation process.

1. students, faculty, employees are vaccinated, and the vaccination rate must be high"Na-approve po sa IATF kahapon , that [Alert Level 2] is equivalent of MGCQ areas," he said during his speech at the ceremonial COVID-19 vaccination in Palawan State University.

The CHED chief, citing data from higher education institutions, said the nationwide vaccination rate among faculty members and other employees is 73% while the coverage among students is less than 30% as they were only recently included in the list of people who can receive COVID-19 vaccines. The CHED chairman reiterated that COVID-19 vaccination is not required for tertiary students. Those who are not interested to get vaccinated may still opt for flexible learning modes.Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who also speaks on behalf of the IATF, confirmed de Vera's statements.

 

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