Manila Bulletin
Galvez confident on PH's capability to store COVID-19 vaccines
The Philippines is equipped with "world-class" cold storage facilities ready to handle the varied temperature requirements of incoming COVID-19 vaccines.
National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that the country's cold chain infrastructure meets global standards.
These facilities can accommodate vaccines requiring temperatures ranging from -80 to -18 degrees Celsius, including those from Moderna, Sputnik, and Pfizer.
The Department of Health has also partnered with PharmaServ Express for the secure storage and distribution of vaccines from the airport to vaccination sites.
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