Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque earlier announced that the priority areas include Metro Manila, Cordillera Administrative Region, Calabarzon, Davao region, and Cebu City.
Treñas said that while the AstraZeneca vaccines were expected to be delivered in the second half of the year, these are more suited to local government units because of their lower price, efficacy, and storage requirements. The LCP held an online general assembly with National Task Force COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday to discuss the procurement and roll-out of vaccines.
Treñas said there was also a need for local government units to prepare for the roll-out of vaccines, including the putting up or identification of vaccination areas, vaccine storage facilities, and the training of vaccinators.Iloilo City has signed a multilateral agreement with AstraZeneca and the national government for 600,000 doses for $3 million .
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