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An exit strategy from the restraints brought about by Covid-19 is certainly a welcome development. European nations are leading in the withdrawal of defenses against the pandemic after the Omicron variant has proven to be a milder strain of the virus. The Philippines can follow in the footsteps of Europe, with prudence as the guiding principle of the exit plan.

Several nations across the globe are adjusting and recalibrating their response to the predominantly Omicron strain of the Covid-19 in order to further reopen the world economy. Our experience in the past few months, in the meantime, has taught us how to manage the risks of the pandemic. And we have seen how the economy reacts positively if we loosen mobility restrictions.

Covid-19 cases seem to have plateaued late last week after surging rapidly in the first two weeks of January. The statistical downtrend and the big number of daily recoveries we are seeing are clear signs that we may be over the hump in this latest pandemic wave.