Manila Bulletin
Astrazeneca commits to supply Davao City with COVID vaccines
Davao City aims to vaccinate 1.2 million residents to achieve herd immunity, which is approximately 75% of its population.
Mayor Sara Duterte has signed a non-disclosure agreement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Philippines), Inc.
AstraZeneca has committed to delivering an initial batch of its COVID-19 vaccines to Davao City by the third quarter of this year.
The vaccines will be procured through the national government and delivered in tranches as AstraZeneca cannot supply in bulk.
The City Council of Davao has approved an ordinance granting the mayor authority to transact with AstraZeneca for vaccine supply.
Davao City's budget for vaccine procurement is currently unrestricted.
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