MANILA, Philippines—Preparations for the Olympics and 2021 Southeast Asian Games can now go into full swing after the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the inclusion of national athletes in Priority Group A4 for COVID-19 vaccine inoculation.
National athletes, coaches, delegates, and officials were all included in the government’s priority list for vaccination, the IATF declared.
“The entire sports community can now heave a sigh of relief with this approval,” said Philippine Olympic Committee President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. “With this good news, our athletes can now look forward to serious training and preparations for two major competitions.”
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