The opposition senator makes this appeal ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s state visit to China in January 2023.
the surge in China not only to the BF.7 subvariant, but also to the low efficacy of Chinese vaccines and the low natural immunity of their population.in other countries. As early as October, BF.7 has started to replace the variants that were then dominant in the United States and several European countries..
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that the trip is one that cannot be postponed and that China has made assurances that protocols were in place to ensure the health and safety of Marcos and his delegation. Hontiveros also called on the administration, ahead of Marcos’ Beijing visit to review and amp up its COVID-19 health protocols for incoming tourists.
She also recommended restricting tourists from countries with surges is COVID-19 cases to “single destination entries.” The senator said this would make coordination between national and local government easier, and make testing, tracing, and treatment easier. Hontiveros, one of two minority members in the Senate, said while she honors acknowledges the freedom of movement, the country should also make sure to guard its borders to prevent the unchecked spread of COVID-19 and its new variants.Kung isinara natin ang mga borders natin noon, naiwasan sana ang ganoong karaming nagkasakit at namatay, at mas naihanda ang ating health systemThe Philippines has rapidly eased its COVID-19 health protocols throughout 2022.
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