Bacolod administers 42,173 COVID-19 vaccine doses

Bacolod City has administered a total of 42,173 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to its residents as of June 11, 2021.

Out of the total administered doses, 32,538 individuals have received their first dose, while 9,635 have completed their vaccination with the second dose.

The vaccines administered include 21,885 doses of AstraZeneca and 20,288 doses of Sinovac's CoronaVac.

The city's vaccination drive continues amidst a daily increase in COVID-19 cases, with 60 new infections reported on Monday.

Mayor Evelio Leonardia expressed optimism for a larger vaccine allocation from the national government, following assurances from vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. that Bacolod will receive enough doses for its entire adult population.

Bacolod City received a significant shipment of 17,000 vials of CoronaVac on June 5 and 8.

Vaccination efforts are currently focused on frontline healthcare workers, senior citizens, and adults with comorbidities at various vaccination centers in malls and barangays.

Mayor Leonardia stressed the importance of unity in combating the spread of the virus, especially with the recent surge in local cases.