The impact of a global health emergency will definitely be at our borders, but we’ve seen that we’ve also slowly eased our Covid-19-related restrictions, Vergeire noted.
The statement made the headlines after a report revealed that the WHO Emergency Committee will meet on January 27 to discuss whether Covid-19 still constitutes a global health emergency.
Regardless of if and when the public emergency is lifted, we know the virus is here to stay, Vergeire said.
The Philippines will continue to be cautious and vigilant, we will continue to impose the current restrictions that are not as strict; But we have this guarantee that even if coronavirus cases arise, we can better protect Filipinos, he added.
Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations for severe and critical cases in the country are beginning to stabilize after a recent slight increase.
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