Manila Bulletin
Mandaluyong City pays downpayment for 150,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses
Mandaluyong City has made a 20% down payment to AstraZeneca for 150,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
The down payment was made on Monday, February 22, as announced by the city's public information office.
This payment ensures that all registered residents will receive free vaccines once they are delivered.
As of Tuesday, Mandaluyong City has recorded at least 34,402 individuals who have registered for the vaccination program.
Mayor Menchie Abalos urged her constituents to register for the vaccine.
This move by Mandaluyong City follows San Juan City's similar down payment for 100,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses.
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