Pasig first LGU with DOH/WHO-approved vaccine plan

Pasig City became the first local government unit in the Philippines to have an approved COVID-19 vaccination plan.

During a meeting with vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., testing czar Secretary Vince Dizon, and other officials, Mayor Vico Sotto announced that Pasig's plan was DOH/WHO-approved.

The city plans to use public schools as vaccination sites due to their spaciousness and ability to maintain social distancing. The city has identified 195,912 individuals in priority groups for the first phase of the program.

Pasig aims to vaccinate 5,568 people daily across 16 designated sites manned by medical workers and support staff.

The NTF Against COVID-19 cited Pasig as a model city for its effective responses to the pandemic.