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149 Caloocan healthcare workers to receive Sinovac jabs
A total of 149 health workers from the Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC) are set to receive the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, with the hospital's vaccination program rolling out on Friday, March 5.
Out of 457 hospital employees, only these 149 health workers volunteered to receive the China-made vaccine.
CCMC Administrator Dr. Fernando Santos and Caloocan City Health Officer Dra. Evelyn Cuevas received the Sinovac jab to encourage more healthcare workers to be vaccinated.
Caloocan Mayor Oca Malapitan and Senator Francis Tolentino attended the ceremonial vaccination rollout.
Mayor Malapitan stated that vaccination is the best solution for recovery from the pandemic and urged citizens to get vaccinated for their protection and that of their loved ones.
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