Manila Bulletin
DOH reports minimal COVID-19 vaccine wastage after 'Odette' onslaught
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.
Many LGUs successfully protected their vaccine storage facilities by mobilizing vaccines to locations with backup generators, resulting in minimal vaccine wastage.
Assessments are still underway in Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga.
The National Covid-19 Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) had previously suspended the Bayanihan Bakunahan - Phase 2 in areas affected by the typhoon.
The DOH and NVOC are committed to the immediate resumption of vaccination activities and will ensure that only uncompromised vaccines are administered.
Contingency plans of LGUs are being supported to further minimize vaccine wastage.
The NVOC will also facilitate the reallocation of vaccines depending on supply availability to ensure continued access.
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