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600 immigration staff vaccinated against COVID-19
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has vaccinated 600 of its 1,250 personnel with the Sinovac vaccine as of Sunday.
The vaccination drive, which began this weekend, aims to protect frontliners, especially seniors and those with comorbidities.
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente stated that the vaccination schedule was set for the weekend to avoid disrupting daily operations.
BI Deputy Commissioner Aldwin Alegre emphasized the high risk faced by frontliners and assured that health protocols will continue to be enforced.
No adverse effects have been reported among the vaccinated personnel.
Nearly 300 BI employees have contracted COVID-19 since last year.
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