Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon, on Thursday, April 28, urged the government to enhance its Covid-19 vaccination and booster programs following the detection of the Omicron subvariant called BA.2.12 in the Philippines.
While the World Health Organization has yet to declare that the BA.2.12 is a variant of interest or variant of concern , Leachon still urged the public to remain vigilant, especially now that the mobility in the country is high due to the electoral campaign period.
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