Cebu City to look into improper disposal of vax syringes

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The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) is conducting an investigation on the improper disposal of COVID-19 vaccine syringes in one of the vaccination sites in Cebu City.

Syringes used to inoculate individuals against COVID-19 are seen in a trash bag mixed with other disposables in a vaccination site in the south district. | Photo from Ramil Ayuman via Morexette Marie Erram

Dr. Jeffrey Ibones, the City Health officer, confirmed on Monday, July 19, 2021, that they received reports that syringes used to inoculate individuals against COVID-19 were mixed with other wastes in a vaccination center in the city’s south district. “Amo pang gitanaw unsay nahitabo ana. Isolated case ra na siya. Maa man gyud na sya’y sudlanan dapat. Anyway, ako na silang giignan para matan-aw na,” said Ibones.

 

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