Manila Bulletin
PH 100% ready to start COVID-19 vaccination
The Philippines is 100 percent ready to commence its coronavirus inoculation drive.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the government is ready to start the vaccination program against COVID-19.
The first batch of vaccines from the COVAX Facility, comprising Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, is expected to arrive in the country by mid-February.
While there is no exact arrival date yet, the COVAX Facility committed to delivering the vaccines by mid-February and will provide a two to three-day notice before shipment.
The country expects to receive the initial shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines in the second or third week of February, with prominent hospitals designated as first recipients.
Additionally, the Philippines anticipates the arrival of AstraZeneca vaccines by late February or early March.
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