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‘No magic wand or silver bullet for COVID-19 problems,’ says Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte stated that there is no "magic bullet" to immediately solve the COVID-19 pandemic and appealed for more patience from the public until a vaccine becomes available.
Duterte assured the public that the government is actively responding to the pandemic by adjusting its health system strategies.
He acknowledged that the government's response is not perfect but emphasized that they are doing their best to manage the crisis.
The President expressed hope that China or Russia would provide the Philippines with their COVID-19 vaccines once clinical trials are completed, as both countries have indicated willingness to help.
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