Manila Bulletin
Health workers at vax hubs in Davao City test positive for COVID
Twenty-two workers at Davao City's vaccination and swabbing sites have tested positive for COVID-19.
Health officials suspect the Omicron variant, recently detected in the region, may be responsible for the infections.
The affected workers, assigned to sites at People's Park and Crocodile Park, have been quarantined along with their close contacts.
New, uninfected teams have replaced the infected workers, and the sites have been disinfected.
Authorities assure the public that the vaccination and swabbing sites remain safe to visit.
Dr. Michelle Schlosser emphasized that vaccination and adherence to health standards are the best defenses against the virus.
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