MANILA, Philippines — Following reports of individuals allegedly making reservations for coronavirus vaccine shots in the country, COVID-19 policy chief implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. reminded the public Monday that only the government is authorized to procure and administer the vaccines.
“Any other offers of guaranteed access to any of the vaccines is not only illegal but also life-threatening,” Galvez said in a statement.
Authorities are now moving to identify those responsible for the misinformation and for their possible prosecution, the former military general said.
Galvez said theFood and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet issued emergency use authorizati…
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