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Manila replenishes COVID-19 vaccine stockpile as 400,000 doses arrive
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso received 400,000 doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines procured by the local government.
The vaccines arrived on June 24, 2021, coinciding with Manila's 450th founding anniversary.
The delivery was made possible after the city raised over P298 million through a tripartite deal with the national government and IP-Biotech.
Mayor Moreno stated that "More jabs will create more jobs that will contribute in economic recovery."
Manila has vaccinated 41% of its 800,000 target population.
The city administered a record-high of 35,572 vaccine doses on June 22, due to a high turnout at vaccination hubs.
As of June 24, Manila was grappling with 1,032 active COVID-19 cases.
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