BI frontliners get Sinovac jabs

Around 600 Bureau of Immigration (BI) frontliners received their first dose of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine over the weekend.

BI Commissioner Jaime Morente confirmed that a second batch of 650 immigration officials and employees will be vaccinated on May 1 and 2.

Vaccinations are scheduled on weekends to avoid disrupting the agency's daily operations.

The inoculations prioritized senior workers and those with comorbidities, adhering to the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).

Medical histories of recipients were reviewed to ensure their eligibility for the vaccine.

BI personnel will continue to observe health protocols, including wearing face masks and face shields, despite the vaccination rollout.

The BI management is implementing measures to protect the health of its employees, who are considered highly exposed to COVID-19.