MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday warned that imposing restrictions on people unvaccinated against COVID-19 may lead to discrimination.
In a statement, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that majority of the country’s population have yet to get inoculated and restricting their mobility may lead to discrimination.
“[A]s of now, majority of the population is unvaccinated and hence it may lead to discrimination especially to those who don’t have access to vaccines yet or to those who really cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons,” she said.
Vergeire issued the statement following calls to allow the private sector to restrict the activities of unvaccinated persons for the common good.
She assured that the DOH is open to recommendations from the private sector.
Meanwhile, the DOH renewed its call on eligible individuals to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their families against covid-19.
“The DOH urges the eligible population to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their families against COVID-19,” Vergeire said.
“Moreover, fully vaccinated individuals should continue to practice the minimum public health standards since they can still get infected and infect others with COVID-19,” she added.
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