Manila Bulletin
Taguig set to roll out COVID-19 vaccination plan
Taguig City has prepared 716 vaccinators for its upcoming COVID-19 vaccination program aimed at inoculating one million residents free of charge.
The city's medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and midwives, underwent a two-day training for the vaccination program.
A dry run will be conducted with trained vaccinators and individuals simulating vaccine recipients.
Upon full implementation, the vaccination team will operate in three mega vaccine facilities and community vaccination centers across all barangays.
The Taguig City government has allocated PHP1 billion for the vaccination program from its PHP13.5 billion recovery budget for 2021.
The city has also pre-ordered vaccines from AstraZeneca and is in talks with other suppliers to supplement national government provisions.
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