DOH to hold COVID-19 vaccination drives in schools

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Students wait in line before classes at Ricardo P. Cruz elementary school in Taguig City, suburban Manila on Dec. 6, 2021, after authorities loosened COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions to allow limited in-person classes in the capital city.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will conduct COVID-19 vaccination in private and public schools, the Department of Health said Tuesday.

 

The DOH is coordinating with the Department of Education and local government units to facilitate vaccination activities in educational institutions, Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje told state broadcaster People’s Television.

 

“Magkakaroon tayo ng school-based vaccination. Inaayos lang ‘yung mga guidelines,” said Cabotaje, who also heads the National Vaccination Operations Center.

 

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