Philippines president warns worst is yet to come amid vaccine shortage

Motorist traverse an almost empty Commonwealth Avenue as the government implements a strict lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Quezon city, Philippines (Aaron Favila/AP)

President Rodrigo Duterte said it is uncertain when the Philippines can get adequate Covid-19 vaccines while warning more people will die and “the worst of times” is yet to come.

Mr Duterte said his administration has done its best despite criticism and he could use emergency power, for example, to take over hotels if hospital room shortages worsen.