Manila Bulletin
Duque encourages PAO chief to get vaccinated vs COVID-19
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III urged Public Attorney's Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta to get vaccinated against COVID-19, emphasizing the need for additional protection, especially since Acosta is nearing senior citizen status and has underlying medical conditions.
Duque highlighted that vaccines are available and that unvaccinated individuals are at risk of severe to critical COVID-19 infection, which disproportionately affects senior citizens and those with pre-existing illnesses.
Acosta previously stated she has not yet been vaccinated due to health reasons and is awaiting a protein-based vaccine.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has directed Acosta to adhere to policies requiring unvaccinated personnel to undergo regular testing for on-site work.
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