Philippines' Duterte threatens those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine with jail

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'I'm just exasperated by Filipinos not heeding the government,' Duterte said in a televised address.

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Duterte's remarks contradict those of his health officials who have said that while people are urged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, it was voluntary. Duterte, who has been criticised for his tough approach to containing the virus, also stood by his decision not to let schools reopen.

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