Manila Bulletin
DOH lets LGUs decide on conduct of vax drive in ‘Odette’-hit areas
Local government units affected by Typhoon Odette have the discretion to continue COVID-19 vaccination in evacuation centers, but their immediate priority must be relief and rescue operations for their constituents, according to Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje.
Cabotaje noted that the decision to vaccinate evacuees depends on the LGU's concentration and that potential side effects of the vaccines must be assessed on a case-to-case basis before administering jabs.
During the second nationwide vaccination drive from December 15 to 17, a total of 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered.
The daily jab count for the drive was approximately 1.1 million on the first day, 759,000 on the second, and 544,000 on the third day.
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Some areas devastated by Typhoon Odette have resumed their COVID-19 vaccination programs, according to the National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC).
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The Department of Health (DOH) and the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 are working with Local Government Units (LGUs) to assess and manage vaccine storage facilities affected by Typhoon Odette.
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