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Some ‘Odette’-hit LGUs resume Covid-19 vaccination
Some areas devastated by Typhoon Odette have resumed their COVID-19 vaccination programs, according to the National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC).
Specific areas that have resumed vaccinations include parts of Palawan, all of Region 8 (Eastern Visayas), Southern Leyte, Masbate in Region 5, and some areas in Cebu province.
In Surigao, Dinagat Island and Siargao have also slowly resumed their vaccination efforts.
The NVOC faces challenges in obtaining comprehensive data due to the ongoing disruption of communication lines in the affected regions.
The NVOC is providing guidance on vaccine safety, ensuring they were not affected by temperature fluctuations.
For Central Visayas, the NVOC advises prioritizing typhoon response efforts if there's a shortage of personnel, but suggests integrating vaccination services opportunistically, such as in evacuation centers, if feasible.
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