Manila Bulletin
Bulacan province starts COVID-19 vaccine rollout for frontline health workers
Vaccination against COVID-19 commenced in Bulacan on Monday, March 8, 2021, prioritizing healthcare workers.
A total of 900 vials of Sinovac's CoronaVac vaccine, part of China's donation, were delivered to the province.
The initial inoculation targets 900 frontline healthcare workers, including those from the Bulacan Medical Center.
Dr. Hjordis Marushka Celis, chief of the Bulacan Medical Center, was the first to receive the vaccine.
Two other medical doctors also received CoronaVac shots during a symbolic vaccination event.
The Bulacan provincial government is preparing for the vaccination of non-medical personnel and residents.
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