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Robredo warns of ‘third surge’ as local COVID-19 Delta variant cases rise
Vice President Leni Robredo warned of a potential third surge in COVID-19 cases if measures against the more transmissible Delta variant are not intensified.
She noted that the country is already recording an average of 5,000 to 6,000 new cases daily, similar to the numbers seen in March 2021.
Robredo urged the government to accelerate vaccine distribution and prioritize single-dose vaccines like Johnson & Johnson in areas with detected Delta variant cases.
Her office is also collaborating with the Manila City Government to hold more vaccination drives through Vaccine Express, with incentives proving effective in encouraging vaccination.
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