DOH supports CHED’s lifting of vaxx rule for college face-to-face classes

By Katrina Gracia Consebido

 

The Department of Health (DOH) expressed support for the Commission of Higher Education’s (CHED) decision to lift the vaccination rule for face-to-face classes in higher education institutions (HEIs).

According to DOH, CHED came up with scientific bases and studies prior to their decision.

Citing CHED data, DOH said 77% of students and 90% of HEI personnel are already fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Meanwhile, DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire stressed the significance of having full in-person classes among students as it “boost academic performance, improve mental health and well-being, and help develop social engagement skills.”

“Our COVID-19 response is dynamic, and always follows the latest scientific recommendations available. The benefits of in-person and face-to-face schooling now outweigh the risk of COVID-19 infections,” Vergeire said.

Vergeire also stressed that the vaccination drive of the national government “PinasLakas campaign” will continue to help the students in boosting their wall of immunity and vowed to continue coordinating with CHED and other school establishments to “ensure safe higher education.”

“Our PinasLakas campaign for vaccination and boosters, plus continued adherence to the minimum public health standards make this return to university and college life on campus possible.” – gb 

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