By NG Seruela
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte ordered the local government units (LGUs) not to announce the vaccine brands to avoid overcrowding in vaccination sites.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed on Thursday (May 20) that the President was concerned over the overcrowding incident during a Pfizer vaccine rollout.
“Nakita po ni Presidente ang mga larawan ng mahabang linya ng Pfizer kung saan hindi na-observe ang social distancing. Napansin ng Pangulo na naging pihikan ang ating mga kababayan pagdating sa vaccine brand.”
The Palace called on the public not to choose brands and receive whatever is available. Roque reiterated that the best vaccine is the one accessible in the given time. He assured the public that the vaccines being administered are safe and effective since it underwent thorough evaluation.
“Kaya nanawagan po tayo na huwag tayong mamili ng brand ng bakuna. Ito rin po ang sinabi ni Presidente, hindi pupuwedeng pumili ng brand ng bakuna. Ang pinakaligtas na bakuna ay ang bakunang nasa inyong braso, anumang brand po iyan. Dahil lahat naman po iyan ay dumaan sa masusing pag-aaral at lahat po iyan ay napatunayang ligtas at epektibo.”
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the LGUs on May 20 to “refrain” from announcing the vaccine brands received by their respective areas following the recommendation of the Department of Health (DOH) not to disclose the vaccine brands. -rir
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