Manila Bulletin
NCR, other COVID 'hotspots' to get vaccine priority — Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte assured that no areas in the Philippines will be neglected in the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing that the government is prioritizing areas with higher transmission rates due to the current limited supply.
Duterte acknowledged that the vaccine supply in the country is not yet stable, which affects the pace of nationwide deployment.
He explained that while hotspots like Manila are given priority due to high population density and faster virus transmission, other areas will still receive vaccines.
The President stated that if the Philippines had a sufficient supply of vaccines, they would be distributed immediately to everyone without any waiting period.
Duterte also highlighted the government's concern for proper vaccine handling and the protection of vaccine efficacy during distribution.
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