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San Juan Medical Center begins COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Frontline healthcare workers at the San Juan Medical Center (SJMC) began their COVID-19 inoculation drive on Saturday, March 6, after receiving 300 doses of Sinovac's CoronaVac vaccines.
SJMC Medical Director Retired General Dr. Joseph Acosta was the first to be vaccinated, stating his belief in the vaccine's safety and effectiveness.
He also expressed his responsibility to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the vaccines to the public.
A total of 83 out of 138 SJMC healthcare workers who volunteered have been vaccinated as of Sunday morning.
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora expressed his elation over the vaccination rollout, noting it signifies the country's active fight against the pandemic.
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