The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPI) expressed support for the proposal of the Department of Health to require the first COVID-19 booster dose before an individual could be deemed fully vaccinated against the viral disease.
At a Laging Handa briefing, PHAPI president Dr. Jose de Grano explained that booster shots are necessary as the immunity of those who received their primary vaccine series may have waned already.
De Grano also reminded the public that the Omicron COVID-19 variant remains to be “highly contagious” even though the infected only show mild or moderate symptoms. Should the COVID-19 cases in the country continue to increase, De Grano said that hospitals are ready to accommodate patients who will be admitted as long as there will be enough healthcare workers.
“Kapag dumating ang point na talagang sobrang dami kung sakali man, ay kukuha tayo ng mga healthcare workers natin do’n sa non-COVID areas. Ang pinaka-limitasyon lang natin ay kung kulang ang mga healthcare workers,” he added, pointing out that the situation in hospitals remain manageable so far.Further, De Grano also acknowledged the rising dengue cases in the country which he attributed to the rainy season and the shift of the people’s focus to combating COVID-19 and other diseases.
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