QC negotiating with four firms for additional vaccines

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that the local government is negotiating with four pharmaceutical companies to purchase additional COVID-19 vaccines for its residents, in addition to securing 1.1 million doses from AstraZeneca.

The city is also building 24 vaccination centers and a cold storage facility as part of its inoculation program.

Mayor Belmonte acknowledged concerns among residents about the vaccine's effectiveness and emphasized the need for reassurance.

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