Manila Bulletin
DOH: COVID-19 vaccine storage facilities, inoculation sites ready for any disaster
The Department of Health (DOH) has assured the public that COVID-19 vaccination sites nationwide are prepared for potential power outages and heavy rains.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that large vaccination centers are equipped with backup generators that can also power smaller sites during brownouts.
Regional health authorities have been instructed to inspect vaccination sites and storage facilities to ensure readiness for rotational brownouts and the upcoming rainy season.
The Department of Energy has advised monitoring of vaccines in storage facilities due to ongoing brownouts, which are attributed to red and yellow alerts on the Luzon grid.
Despite power interruptions, testing czar Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has not yet been impacted.
The Philippines is anticipating the start of the rainy season this month, according to PAGASA.
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