Metro Clark Waste Management ramps up operations in Clark as the country experiences spike in medical and plastic waste brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic
One year after its onset, the coronavirus pandemic continues to put pressure on healthcare workers and medical facilities across the country. As the government addresses the growing number of cases, and vaccinations are now truly underway, the Philippines is reminded of another looming concern: because by significantly increasing the medical and plastic waste generated as part of fighting and living with the virus, Covid-19 has also added to the country’s growing garbage problem.