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Senators warn vs. 'second wave' of COVID-19, urge public to observe health protocols
Senators are warning of a potential COVID-19 'tsunami' in the Philippines due to overcrowding and lax adherence to health protocols.
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto and Sen. Panfilo Lacson believe the country has not yet passed the first wave of infections, citing insufficient mass testing and contact tracing.
Sen. Nancy Binay expressed concern that local government units were ill-prepared to implement necessary COVID-19 protocols when quarantine restrictions were eased.
Sen. Joel Villanueva urged the government to carefully scrutinize policy proposals for reopening the economy, highlighting alarming crowds and insufficient upgrading of healthcare facilities.
Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go appealed to the public to continue observing social distancing and precautionary measures to conserve resources for a future COVID-19 vaccine.
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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo AƱo disputed Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's claim that the Philippines is experiencing its second wave of COVID-19 infections.
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Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated that the Philippines is still in the first wave of COVID-19, clarifying President Duterte's stance against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's earlier statement about a second wave.
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The Department of Health-National Capital Region (DOH-NCR) urges the public to adhere to "new normal" protocols to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
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