All COVID-19 vaccines can prevent severe infections and hospitalizations, according to DOH.
On Friday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that all COVID-19 vaccines — including the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine — can prevent severe coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.
The Department of Health (DOH) said that all COVID-19 vaccines were effective in preventing the severe form of the viral illness and hospitalization.
“Let’s get the vaccine. Let us not be doubtful. Let’s give that confidence… Iyan pong mga bakuna ay isang susi para malabanan po natin ang pandemyang ito. Yung real world studies po nagpalabas na lahat ng bakuna, pati yung mga ginagamit natin dito sa ating bansa, ay pantay-pantay sa effectiveness, ibig sabihin it can prevent severe infections and hospitalizations,” Vergeire said.
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Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire allayed the public’s concern on the effectiveness of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine during a media forum after it was reported that at least 300 Indonesian healthcare workers had tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated using the said vaccine.
Vergeire also said that the reports about the Indonesian healthcare workers needed more studies before making a final conclusion. Also, Vergeire reminded the public to be “cautious” in interpreting data about COVID-19 vaccines.
Meanwhile, the Department of Health continued to insist on the use of face shield in the Philippines, especially in enclosed spaces.
According to Vergeire, wearing face shields had proven to be effective because it covered the whole face, nose, mouth, and eyes and it also prevented the droplets from landing on someone’s face.
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