MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health admitted on Wednesday that there have been “a lot of gaps” in its handling of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis, but added that these blunders are not just about Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. He has been able to guide the whole DOH into this response,” Vergeire said. His leadership has brought us here where we are now, where we have done a lot already for this response,” Vergeire pointed out. Amid public criticism of the Philippines ‘ response efforts to contain COVID-19, she also explained that no government has ever prepared to deal with the pandemic. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 05, 2020 01:52 UTC