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Panel expert supports mandatory jabs, travel restrictions amid 'Delta-like' Omicron threat


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MANILA, Philippines — A member of the Department of Science and Technology’s Vaccine Expert Panel expressed support Wednesday for mandatory vaccination and travel restrictions amid the threat of the newly-discovered Omicron variant of the coronavirus. 

 

Speaking in an interview aired over ABS-CBN News Channel, infectious disease expert Dr. Rontgene Solante, chief of the Adult Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine unit of San Lazaro Hospital, stressed the importance of being "proactive" amid emerging variants because the new variant may behave in much the same way as the Delta variant. 

 

“I think we have learned from our experience before, especially with the Delta variant. It’s a precautionary measure on our part—a third world country. It’s very difficult when an Omicron variant of concern can enter our country," he said.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/12/01/2145009/panel-expert-supports-mandatory-jabs-travel-restrictions-amid-delta-like-omicron-threat

 

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