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Allowing seniors to go out viable but should be studied carefully –Go
Senator Bong Go stated that allowing vaccinated senior citizens to go out during the COVID-19 pandemic is a viable option but requires careful study and balancing of risks.
Go acknowledged Senator Cynthia Villar's sentiment that seniors should be allowed out if they are prioritized for vaccination.
Senator Nancy Binay previously explained that seniors, even if vaccinated, could still transmit the virus to unvaccinated individuals.
Go emphasized that the government's current restrictions are for the well-being of senior citizens and that any policy change needs thorough consideration.
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