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Galvez: Gov't aims to flatten the curve with 100-day action plan
The Philippine government has outlined a 100-day action plan aimed at flattening the curve and mitigating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, prioritizing the safety and well-being of its citizens.
Presidential Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr., appointed as the chief implementer of the national policy against COVID-19, emphasized the need for preparation given the global nature of the pandemic.
Galvez highlighted that the immediate goal of the action plan is to halt the increase in infections and contain the virus's spread.
He acknowledged that the pandemic's sudden onset and global reach meant that even major countries like the US and China were unprepared.
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