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Soldier on, Duterte tells ‘bone-weary' medical front-liners
President Rodrigo Duterte acknowledged the exhaustion of medical front-liners amid the surge in coronavirus cases and encouraged them to continue their work for the people.
He recognized their hardships, stating he could not force them to work if they no longer felt like it, but emphasized that they were trained to fight the "war" against the pandemic.
The President also reminded them of their importance, asking who else would be relied upon if they didn't help the country.
In response to the medical front-liners' plea for a timeout, Duterte reverted Metro Manila and the provinces of Laguna, Rizal, Cavite, and Bulacan to a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
He vowed to provide additional support, including hiring more healthcare workers, offering enhanced benefits, life insurance, accommodation, transportation, and frequent testing.
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