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MANILA – Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez does not agree with the recommendation to limit the movement of unvaccinated persons amid the threats of the Delta variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
In a television interview Tuesday night, Lopez said this is not yet the time to implement such a policy given the supply situation of the Covid-19 vaccines.
“That might be a good move when we reach that point that there is so much vaccine available and more supply than the demand,” he said.
He added this can be done in the future to encourage those unvaccinated individuals to get their Covid-19 jabs.
In Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, an executive order was issued that requires residents to present their vaccination cards upon entering markets -- limiting the movement of those unvaccinated persons.
Due to low turnout in vaccination sites, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan said this policy aims to encourage their constituents to get vaccinated.
Government data show the country administered over 18 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines as of July 27.
On Tuesday, the country also reported a record-high vaccine administration of 659,029 jabs in a day. (PNA)
