Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan (Photo from Manila PIO)
MANILA – The City of Manila on Wednesday announced the rollout of the second booster shot for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines for its general population.
Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan made the announcement during the Kalinga sa Maynila in Barangay 328, Sta. Cruz, Manila, allowing the second booster shot for residents 18 years and above.
She said the Manila Health Department would start the rollout in all 44 health centers in the city.
Manila residents are asked to visit the health centers in their areas from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Likewise, the public is reminded to bring the QR code from manilacovid19vaccine.ph.
“Please be guided that six adults are needed before opening one vial of vaccine to prevent wastage,” she added.
On Tuesday, the Department of Health released its guidelines for the second Covid-19 booster shot to the general population, excluding children ages 5 years to 17 years.
In its guidelines, the health department allows all healthy adults, 18 years and above, to receive their second booster shot after six months from their first booster. (PNA)
