DOH: Poor have no immunity to COVID-19

DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated on Thursday that there is no evidence supporting the claim that poor communities have developed resilience or immunity against COVID-19.

Vergeire emphasized that the virus does not discriminate and can affect anyone, regardless of social status.

The DOH official also pointed out that during the early stages of the outbreak, middle and upper-class individuals were more affected due to their travel habits and participation in large gatherings.

Presidential adviser Joey Concepcion had previously suggested that poor communities may have better immunity against the virus based on conversations with priests and bishops, but Vergeire stressed the need for further research before making such claims.