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COVID-vaccinated persons deserve greater mobility, urges Concepcion
Presidential Adviser Joey Concepcion proposed the implementation of a vaccine pass and exemption from swab tests for fully vaccinated individuals against COVID-19.
The vaccine pass, potentially the 'bakuna card' issued by LGUs, would enable establishments like restaurants to increase their capacity by admitting more vaccinated patrons.
Concepcion also suggested that fully vaccinated individuals should be exempt from RT-PCR testing for domestic travel.
These proposals aim to prepare the Philippines for a 'next normal' characterized by increased mobility and economic activity.
The proposals are reportedly supported by experts from OCTA Research and Dr. Edsel Salvana, an adviser to the Department of Health.
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