DOH: Recalled AstraZeneca doses from Bicol still usable

The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday that 7,500 recalled AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses from Bicol are still in usable condition.

According to a preliminary report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, one storage box logged an incorrect temperature reading due to a faulty thermometer.

All other equipment used for storing and transporting the vaccines was found to be functional, ensuring that all 7,500 doses remain viable.

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