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NegOcc adopts new guidelines for better Covid-19 vax roll-out
The Province of Negros Occidental launched a three-day simultaneous COVID-19 vaccination drive across all 31 of its local government units (LGUs) starting June 17.
This initiative aims to expedite the vaccination of its residents, utilizing an additional 6,400 vials of Sinovac's CoronaVac.
The province has 13,000 doses of Sinovac's CoronaVac available for the program, with almost 3,000 administered on the first day.
Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II and Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson are overseeing the rollout, which involves new guidelines issued to mayors to ensure efficiency.
Governor Lacson conducted online coordination meetings with local chief executives and health service front-liners to monitor the progress of the vaccination drive.
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