Delivery of the one-dose Johnson&Johnson’s Janssen vaccines to the different regions across the country started Monday, boosting the vaccination drive against coronavirus in the provinces. In the Eastern Visayas Region in central Philippines, 131,200 Janssen doses were received from the initial 3.2 million doses donated by the US government. Also delivered were 8,300 doses of AstraZeneca. The Department of Health’s regional office said senior citizens, and adults with comorbidities are the priority recipients for Janssen. “The primary goal for this single-shot vaccine is to give accessibility to communities isolated due to distance and transportation difficulties, since they don’t have to come back for a second dose, potentially easing its distribution,” the Health office said.
