"Unvaccinated Individuals to Be Arrested if Found Outside"…Duterte Issues Tough Measures Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
[Asia Economy Reporter Seoyoung Kwon] As COVID-19 is rapidly resurging in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte has taken a tough stance, stating that unvaccinated individuals who violate movement restrictions will be arrested.
According to major foreign media on the 7th, President Duterte said in a TV address the previous day, "If unvaccinated citizens leave their homes and wander around the neighborhood, they will be stopped, and if they refuse, the police can arrest them."
Duterte is known for frequently using strong language. Last year, he also faced criticism for his harsh remarks, including sending people who refused vaccination to jail or injecting them with veterinary deworming medicine.
Meanwhile, COVID-19 has been spreading rapidly in the Philippines recently. Two days ago, there were 10,775 new confirmed cases, followed by 17,220 cases the day before. Additionally, a total of 43 Omicron variant infections have been confirmed, including both imported and local cases.
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In response to this surge, the metropolitan area of the Philippines has strengthened quarantine measures, such as restricting the movement of those who have not completed vaccination. However, exceptions are reportedly allowed for purchasing food supplies, water, and medicines.
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