Duterte prioritizes vaccine rollout for nationwide MGCQ shift

Updated Tue, February 23, 2021 at 10:35 PM Published Mon, February 22, 2021 at 7:01 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is adopting a "step-by-step" strategy for a potential nationwide shift to modified general community quarantine (MGCQ).

He prioritized the rollout of coronavirus vaccines before considering the easing of quarantine restrictions.

The President is seeking "a little more time" to observe a successful vaccination program before making a decision on nationwide MGCQ.

The Philippines is expecting its first shipment of Sinovac vaccines soon, following its emergency use approval by the FDA.

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles confirmed that Duterte's "step-by-step process" involves prioritizing the vaccination rollout first.

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