Manila Bulletin
Market vendors, public transport drivers will get first Sinovac jabs in Manila — Mayor Isko
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced that market vendors and public transportation drivers will be the first to receive the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine if it is the first to be delivered to the city.
This prioritization is for the city's "economic drivers" to help boost consumer confidence and the economy.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Sinovac on February 22, but advised against its use for health workers and senior citizens due to varying efficacy.
Domagoso emphasized the need to balance people's lives and livelihoods, stating that vaccinations will be free and not mandatory.
He also expressed his willingness to be the first person inoculated with CoronaVac to alleviate public concerns.
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