The private sector’s stake here is the economy and the only way that we can really balance both lives and livelihoods – attaining a perfect balance – is achieving herd immunity or vaccinating a greater number of the Filipino people. I know that your participation shows your readiness to face this pandemic and definitely win the war against COVID-19. So please consider having yourselves vaccinated if eligible and when there is available vaccine supply.” – Dr. Nina Castillo-Carandang, health social scientist and professor. We need mass testing, contact tracing, and rapid vaccination at lightning speed, coupled with educational campaigns. So vaccination, because herd immunity, then it will lead to economic recovery and bringing back lives, then normalcy in our lives.” – Dr. Tony Leachon, health reform advocate.

Source: Philippine Star June 02, 2021 16:07 UTC