MANILA, Philippines — Teachers should be included in the prioritized groups for the roll-out of the vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Wednesday.
Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate committee on basic education, arts, and culture, said that giving teachers the COVID-19 vaccine would help ensure the safety of school premises and in building confidence for the gradual resumption of face-to-face classes.
Aside from teachers, Gatchalian said non-teaching staff and school administrators should also be prioritized in the vaccination.
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