These articles discuss the distribution and acceptance of Sinovac vaccines across various regions in the Philippines, including Zamboanga del Norte, General Santos City, Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, and Vicente Sotto Medical Center.
The Department of Health (DOH) regional offices across the country have received their initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines from Sinovac, with distribution ongoing.
Zamboanga del Norte has received its first batch of Sinovac vaccines and the DOH provincial representative remains optimistic that people will eventually agree to be vaccinated despite initial pessimism.
General Santos City in Region 12 received 3,138 vials of Sinovac vaccines for front-line health care workers handling COVID-19 patients. The vaccination is not mandatory but officials are encouraging all the target health workers to accept the Sinovac vaccines.
The second batch of CoronaVac jabs has arrived in Cebu and will be rolled out in Cebu City, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor for healthcare workers listed as priority sector in the national vaccination plan.
Over 1,200 health workers at Vicente Sotto Medical Center (VSMC) in Cebu City have agreed to get Sinovac vaccine. The hospital chief will also be vaccinated with Sinovac himself.
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