The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Wednesday, March 2, that students participating in face-to-face classes are not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hindi required [ang vaccination for in-person classes]. It is voluntary kasi ang parents ang magde-decide niyan. But of course, we would encourage [vaccination],
Briones said during the Laging Handa public briefing.
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Of the more than 15,000 students that joined the pilot phase of in-person classes last November to December, no one tested positive for the virus, she said.
Last November, 15,000 students joined the pilot face-to-face classes until December. Briones said that none of the students tested positive for COVID-19 as she noted that children have stronger immunity against the virus.
On the other hand, she emphasized that vaccination is mandatory for teaching and non-teaching personnel attending face-to-face classes.
For unvaccinated personnel, they may continue working from their home or must submit a COVID-19 test before reporting to the workplace, Briones added.
In higher education, COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for students and school personnel attending in-person classes.
Briones: Vaccination not required for students participating in face-to-face classes
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sana mapalitan na to si briones para mawala na rin ang vaccine2 na yan, sa kanya nlng iturok ang lahat ng vaccine para manahimik na yan.
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