MANILA, Philippines — More COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed to local government units (LGUs) starting Sunday, April 25, as local executives worry about declining vaccine supplies in their respective areas.
Health Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire said the priority in the vaccine distribution will be given to areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases.
“Ang distribution, ‘yung allocation nagawa na at bukas mag-uumpisa taco mag-distribute,” Vergeire said during the Laging Handa briefing.
“Mayroon tayong bias ngayon sa mga lugar na mataas ang kaso dahil gusto nating ma-protektahan mabuti ang mga vulnerable sector sa mga lugar na ito,” she added.
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