Manila Bulletin
Robredo cites steps to take before next Covid-19 surge; vax, prevention are priorities
Nine presidential candidates discussed the Philippines' preparedness for a potential COVID-19 surge during the Comelec Pilipinas Presidential Debates.
Vice President Leni Robredo emphasized learning from past experiences and other countries' situations, citing Hong Kong's low senior vaccination rate as a factor in its increased cases.
Robredo highlighted the need to accelerate vaccination efforts in the Philippines, noting that the country is still short of its target for fully vaccinated individuals and booster shots.
She also stressed the importance of improving testing accessibility and affordability, consolidating tracing efforts into a centralized application, and prioritizing the Universal Health Care program for treatment.
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