Manila Bulletin
COVID-19 vaccination of bus drivers proposed as part of 'transport bubble'
Malacañang supports the implementation of "transport bubbles" for fully vaccinated individuals once 50% of Metro Manila's target population has been inoculated.
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose Ma. "Joey" Concepcion III reiterated the proposal, which can be discussed once the vaccination milestone is reached.
The government and private sector are exploring the possibility of vaccinating public utility bus drivers as part of the transport bubble initiative.
Concepcion stated that the goal is to deploy buses for fully vaccinated passengers to protect them from potential infection by unvaccinated individuals.
Metro Manila is expected to achieve 50% vaccination coverage this week, after which discussions on resuming normal life can commence.
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