Manila Bulletin
Marikina City lauded for orderly rollout of Pfizer vaccines
The Department of Health (DOH) has commended Marikina City's vaccination facility for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, citing its ideal conditions for the temperature-sensitive jab.
Dr. Amelia Medina of DOH-NCR specifically praised the fully air-conditioned facility at the Marikina Sports Center for its organization and adherence to proper temperature and social distancing protocols.
Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro explained that the specialized facility was established to meet the stringent requirements of the Pfizer vaccine.
Marikina City has been allocated 5,700 doses of the Pfizer vaccine by the national government.
To prevent overcrowding and chaotic scenes observed in other cities, Marikina City will not allow walk-ins, requiring residents to pre-register online and wait for a text notification.
Mayor Teodoro emphasized that the number of individuals inside the facility will be strictly monitored to maintain the ideal room temperature of around 25 degrees Celsius.
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