Manila Bulletin
Vaccination of general population, kids vs COVID-19 begins in October--Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the vaccination of the general population and minors against COVID-19, with rollout expected to begin in October.
The expansion of the vaccination program is attributed to the increasing supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced that parents are encouraged to have their children listed for vaccination.
This decision was based on the recommendation of National Task Force Against COVID-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.
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