Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — The country’s presidential adviser for COVID-19 response admitted Monday that the government is preparing for a potential “slowdown” in vaccination in localities, just a day before the campaign period for national candidates starts.
Vince Dizon, also the National Task Force Deputy Chief Implementer against COVID-19, was asked in an interview with CNN Philippines’ The Source whether vaccination efforts will be hampered this election season.
“I hope not. But we are preparing for a potential slowdown in vaccination efforts since most of these are in the LGU level,” Dizon said.
He noted that the government intends to decentralize vaccination by authorizing more clinics, pharmacies, and even other private sector facilities like gas stations and toll booths to “unburden” local governments during poll season… Read More
