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PRC staff inclusion in A4 group sought
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is advocating for the inclusion of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) employees, particularly those involved in proctoring board exams, in the A4 priority group for COVID-19 vaccination.
Go highlighted that these PRC staff are essential workers and their protection is vital for the continuous administration of professional board examinations.
He has officially requested Vaccine Czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to consider this proposal.
Vaccine Czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. has expressed his agreement to include PRC staff in the A4 priority group, especially those crucial for medical-related licensure exams.
Galvez stated that vaccinating these individuals will help expedite the production of more licensed healthcare practitioners.
Senator Go mentioned that there are over 50 confirmed COVID-19 cases within PRC central and regional offices.
The PRC Covid-19 Task Force has recommended the vaccination of agency front-liners, personnel, and exam proctors due to increasing demands for licensure exams.
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