MANILA, Philippines — The national government has reminded the public that COVID-19 vaccines are not to be sold and are to be distributed free of charge, amid reports that the vaccines and vaccination priority slots are being sold.
In a statement on Saturday, the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 said that selling vaccines or slots are not allowed and punishable by law, especially as the vaccines were procured through an emergency use authorization (EUA) — which means that the vaccines are not intended for commercial use.
“We would like to remind everyone that anti-COVID vaccines are FREE for all qualified citizens. They are not for sale. Thus, the sellin…
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