Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr on Monday, May 24, 2021, reminded the public that all available vaccine brands in the country are safe and effective against severe disease and death brought about by COVID-19.
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Thursday, May 20, 2021, noted that the Metro Manila Council has allowed religious gatherings at 30% venue capacity.
Indigent Filipinos will soon be prioritized for the Pfizer vaccine after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte ordered that the said vaccine brand be given to the country’s indigent population, in accordance with the COVAX Facility prioritization for vaccines, said Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr. in a press briefing on May 20, 2021.
Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr. reminded the public to coordinate beforehand with their respective local government units (LGUs) before proceeding to vaccination sites to prevent mass gathering.
The national government’s vaccination program against COVID-19 will be further expanded to outside the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus areas, and other areas with the greatest number of COVID-19 cases, as soon as vaccine supply becomes available, according to Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr.
The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Thursday, May 13, 2021, allowed the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to conduct in-person assessments for Household Service Workers (HSWs) in areas under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, May 13, 2021, approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to place the National Capital Region (NCR), Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions from May 15 to 31, 2021.
Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr assured the delivery of vaccines, particularly the new deliveries of AstraZeneca, Sinovac, and Pfizer vaccines, even as these undergo some processes prior to delivery to intended areas/recipients.
Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr today, May 11,2021, underscored the need to prioritize the people’s total health and the importance of investing in healthcare facilities in light of the Department of Health’s confirmation of the detection of the B.1.617 coronavirus variant in the Philippines.
Some 3.5 million vaccine doses have arrived in the country in the past few days, plus another vaccine delivery is expected today, said Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr in his press briefing today, May 10, 2021, held in Davao.
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