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Only gov’t authorized to procure Covid-19 vaccines: Galvez
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. reminded the public that only the Philippine government is authorized to procure and administer COVID-19 vaccines.
This statement follows reports of individuals being offered vaccines for a fee, with promises of access by the third quarter of 2021.
Galvez emphasized that any unauthorized offers are illegal and potentially life-threatening.
He also clarified that no COVID-19 vaccine has yet been issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) by the government, making any sales of these vaccines illegal.
The government is currently investigating the sources of misinformation regarding vaccine procurement.
As of the report, the Philippines has secured 2.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca.
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