More LGUs gear up for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

More local government units have unveiled their budget and plan for the expected rollout of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

According to Tina Panganiban-Perez’ “24 Oras” report on Tuesday, the Quezon City council has approved the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca through a tripartite agreement with the national government.

San Juan, meanwhile, has seen 5,000 registrations to its vaccination campaign.

In Manila, 51,903 residents have signed up for vaccination.

Taguig City, meanwhile, has allotted P1 billion for the purchase of vaccines.

The Las Piñas government has set aside P200 million for vaccines and logistical needs.

Pasay, for its part, has put up P250 million to give vaccines for free to some 275,000 residents.

In Cavite, Governor Jonvic Remulla said the provincial government would create an ID system to facilitate an orderly vaccination program.

Pampanga has said it would allot P200 to P300 million for the purchase of vaccines, with frontline workers being the priority in the rollout.

Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella also said they have set aside P500 million for vaccines, adding that vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. has vowed a supply of Pfizer and AstraZeneca shots for residents.

The Philippines has recorded 479,693 infections as of Tuesday afternoon. -Julia Mari Ornedo/MDM, GMA News