PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS

THE CITY government of Manila ramped up its vaccination program against coronavirus with sites open over the weekend for 12-17 year olds and booster shots, with services also offered to non-residents.

The weekend venues were mainly in shopping malls within the Philippine’s capital city, including SM Manila and San Lazaro, Lucky Chinatown, and Robinsons Place.

As of Friday, 229,787 shots had been administered to minors while 169,204 individuals have received their booster shots. 

The city government is also preparing for pediatric vaccination covering those aged 5 to 11. Online pre-registration through the Manila COVID-19 website is ongoing.

The national government said vaccine doses for 5-7 year olds are expected to be delivered soon. — Jaspearl Emerald G. Tan

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