A health expert reminded Filipinos to take extra precaution and not let their guards down as the country faces the threat of the Omicron variant and a possible holiday surge.
A health expert on Friday reminded Filipinos to take extra precaution and not let their guards down as the country faces the threat of the Omicron variant and a possible holiday surge.lang kasi, bakunado tayong lahat, pero kung magpapabaya po tayo, pwede rin po tayong magkaroon po ngBalitaan.
[Translation: We still need to take precautions. The silver lining is we're vaccinated, but if we become complacent, we can still have a surge during the holiday season.] Leachon, however, said he believes the country is"more prepared" for the pandemic situation this year compared to 2020. He cited the increasing vaccination rates and declining hospital admissions.
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