WHO: Vaccine optimism leads to laxity in PH COVID-19 protocols
WHO's Rabindra Abeyasinghe says 'vaccine optimism' is contributing to decreased compliance with public health protocols.
This trend of reduced adherence to safety measures is observed not only in the Philippines but also in other countries that have started vaccine rollouts.
Abeyasinghe notes that the surge in cases can be attributed to both complacency due to vaccines and the increased transmissibility of new virus variants.
The WHO official highlighted that while vaccine distribution is crucial, maintaining strict health protocols remains essential until widespread immunity is achieved.
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