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Davao's mall-based vax hubs to operate on Saturdays

By Christine Cudis

April 20, 2022, 8:31 pm

<p><strong>OPEN ON SATURDAYS.</strong> To attract more people to get vaccinated, the city government of Davao has announced that vaccination hubs in shopping malls will be extended on Saturdays. Health authorities say outdoor vaccination hubs will also be open on Saturdays.<em> (File photo courtesy of Davao CIO)</em></p>

OPEN ON SATURDAYS. To attract more people to get vaccinated, the city government of Davao has announced that vaccination hubs in shopping malls will be extended on Saturdays. Health authorities say outdoor vaccination hubs will also be open on Saturdays. (File photo courtesy of Davao CIO)

DAVAO CITY – To further raise the number of vaccinated population, the Davao City Covid-19 Task Force said mall-based vaccination sites will be extended on Saturdays, in addition to the regular five-day weekly work schedule.

"Our request to extend operations of vaccination in mall sites has been approved," said Dr. Michelle Schlosser, task force spokesperson, on Wednesday.

The city government has existing vaccination hubs in SM City Davao, SM Lanang Premier, Gaisano Mall Bajada, Gaisano Grand City Gate in Buhangin, Gaisano Mall Toril, Gaisano Mall Calinan, and Gaisano Tibungco.

Vaccination hubs in the malls are tasked to provide first and second doses for five to 11 years old from Mondays to Saturdays starting at 10 a.m.

Likewise, vaccinees aged 12 and above will be accommodated from Mondays to Saturdays at Gaisano Grand Mall Toril, Abreeza Ayala Malls, and NCCC Mall Buhangin.

Outdoor vaccination hubs posted in Crocodile Park and People's Park will also operate from Mondays to Saturdays.

Schlosser said the move aims to address feedbacks from those who cannot get vaccinated on weekdays because of work or school classes.

Meanwhile, about 490 Dabawenyos have received booster shots through the city government's door-to-door vaccination program for the vulnerable sector including senior citizens and pregnant women.

Fully vaccinated individuals in Davao Region have reached 3,048,570, while those that have gotten their booster shots tallied at 423,822.  (PNA)

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