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17,480 more Sinovac jabs for Central Visayas arrive in Cebu
The second batch of 17,480 CoronaVac vaccine doses has arrived in Cebu, designated for healthcare workers in Central Visayas.
These vaccines are allocated for Level 3 hospitals, government hospitals, laboratories, and private hospitals across Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor.
The first delivery of Sinovac vaccines, consisting of 7,200 doses, arrived earlier in the week.
The DOH-Central Visayas estimates that the region requires at least 60,000 doses to cover medical and healthcare personnel.
Vaccination began at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), with over 75 hospital workers inoculated.
Additional doses are expected in the coming days to meet the region's needs.
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