Manila Bulletin
Gov't mulls uniform quarantine protocols for Filipinos vaccinated in PH, abroad
The National Task Force Against COVID-19 is developing uniform quarantine protocols for Filipinos vaccinated both domestically and internationally.
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) vaccinated abroad, once validated, will undergo the same quarantine procedures as those vaccinated in the Philippines.
These proposed guidelines include a seven-day quarantine period and potential testing, which are currently under study.
The deliberation involves ensuring fairness and consistency in policies for vaccinated individuals, acknowledging that even the vaccinated can still contract the virus, especially with the emergence of new variants.
The draft policy will be discussed with experts from Israel's Ministry of Health during their upcoming visit to Manila.
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