'Vaccines, measures enough to lift Covid emergency'

By Red Mendoza

Jan 28, 2023 12:04 am

A HIGH number of vaccinations and countries that have prepared their system for the possible surge in Covid-19 cases should be enough reasons for the World Health Organization (WHO) to lift the state of public health emergency of international concern (Pheic), according to an infectious disease expert.

The WHO's emergency committee for Covid-19 is set to meet on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to discuss whether to lift the Pheic declaration nearly three years after they made the call for the emerging disease.

Students from Almanza Elementary School in Las Piñas receive Covid-19 vaccines during the Bakunahang Bayan held at the Almanza Health Center in Las Piñas, Wednesday. DOH OIC Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire led the ceremonial vaccination with the local health officers of the city. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

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