Manila Bulletin
2,855 more health workers to be hired; contact tracing to be intensified --- Nograles
The Philippine government is still in need of approximately 2,900 health workers to bolster its COVID-19 response efforts.
As of Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 6,510 out of 9,365 emergency health worker positions have been filled, leaving 2,855 vacancies.
In addition to health workers, the government has already employed 73,306 contact tracers.
These contact tracers are responsible for identifying and monitoring close contacts of COVID-19 patients, and providing necessary support and treatment.
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