Manila allows walk-in vax anew after low turnout

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno allowed walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations again after a "no walk-in" policy resulted in a low turnout.

On Monday, June 21, the city government implemented a policy requiring online registration, but only 4,402 individuals out of 28,000 invited people showed up.

Disappointed by the turnout, Moreno announced at Robinsons Place Manila that walk-in clients would be immediately accommodated.

He stated his belief that "vaccines should be made available to anybody" and that he does not believe in a strict scheduling system.

Moreno also added that the city government does not want to "penalize" people who did not attend their scheduled appointment, understanding that they may have their own reasons, including economic ones.

The city will return to its open walk-in policy on Tuesday, June 22, reverting to the system that had previously caused overcrowding and long lines.