Manila Bulletin
Taguig inks deal with AstraZeneca for purchase of COVID-19 vaccines
The Taguig City government has secured a deal with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to procure COVID-19 vaccines for its residents.
Mayor Lino Cayetano stated that the national government's vaccine allocation for Taguig will be prioritized for healthcare workers and vulnerable sectors and is expected in the first quarter.
The city government's own vaccine procurement, which is planned to cover all Taguig residents, is anticipated to commence in the last quarter of 2021, following the national government's distribution.
Taguig City has allocated P1 billion for its inoculation program and has been preparing its vaccination sites and protocols since September 2020.
The city is also in discussions with other pharmaceutical firms and is prepared to address the logistical challenges of vaccine transportation and storage.
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