DOE monitors power supply for Covid-19 vaccine storage

The Department of Energy (DOE) is monitoring power supply in vaccine storage facilities to prevent spoilage due to rotational outages.

On June 1st, the DOE and local government units ensured backup power sources for vaccines during brownouts.

Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said utilities are placing diesel generators near vaccine warehouses.

Rotational blackouts began on May 31st in parts of Luzon but no vaccines were affected due to preparedness.

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