It warned that a rise in infections is still possible, despite relatively lower cases in recent weeks.
Duterte noted that the country has not yet achieved herd immunity and reiterated that vaccination is necessary to put an end to the pandemic, which has so far claimed the lives of more than 55,000 people in the Philippines.
Preventable naman yan basta magdagdag tayo ng protection natin bago makakita ng pagtaas ng cases We need continuous vaccinations and boosters to prevent these possible surges that may occur.
The health department has warned the number of infections is likely to continue to rise in the coming days, adding to the pressure on hospitals and medical services.
A total of 3,614,238 patients recovered from the viral disease, while the nationwide death toll climbed to 60,215.
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