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DOH assures COVID-19 vaccination to continue during ECQ in Metro Manila
COVID-19 vaccinations in Metro Manila will continue during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that inoculations, including those for senior citizens, will proceed without interruption.
Roque stated that mass vaccination is an imperative solution with the looming threat of the Delta variant and aims to build a wall of defense against it.
Gatherings essential for health services, such as vaccination, are allowed under the ECQ guidelines.
The government is also looking into providing financial assistance to Metro Manila residents who will be affected by the ECQ.
Philippine National Police chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar stated that unvaccinated persons will not be prevented from going out, despite earlier pronouncements.
The decision to impose ECQ in Metro Manila was made due to the increasing number of cases of the Delta variant, with 97 new cases confirmed on July 29.
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