Manila Bulletin
Marcos urges public: Take booster shot vs. new Covid variants
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to get their COVID-19 booster shots, citing the detection of Omicron subvariants XBB and XBC in the country.
He issued the call during the 75th Ormoc City Diamond Charter Day Celebration, noting the Philippines' low booster uptake, particularly in Ormoc City.
Marcos emphasized that increased booster shot uptake would provide added protection against the virus and help speed up the full reopening of the economy.
He stated that reducing infections would lead to the elimination of protocols and restrictions, allowing businesses to fully reopen.
The President reminded the public not to be complacent, as the pandemic can be further diminished with widespread vaccination.
The XBB and XBC variants are recombined coronaviruses; XBB from BJ.1 and BM.1.1.1 strains, and XBC from BA.2 sublineage and Delta variants.
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