Manila Bulletin
Tourism frontliners now included in priority groups for vaccination program
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the inclusion of tourism front-liners in the priority group for the country's COVID-19 vaccination program.
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat emphasized the critical role of these front-liners who manage ports of entry and work in quarantine facilities, highlighting their risks since the pandemic began.
The Interim National Immunization Technical Advisory Group for COVID-19 Vaccines Resolution No. 1 designates tourism front-liners under Priority Group A4, which includes essential workers.
Romulo-Puyat stated that vaccination and healthcare support will strengthen the immune systems and mental well-being of these essential workers.
The tourism industry, prior to the pandemic, provided employment to 5.7 million workers.
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