Cainta Gets “Choosy” Cancels Negotiations With Chinese Vaccine Supplier
CAINTA “CHOOSY” WITH VACCINE – Following a massive public uproar, Cainta ended negotiations with a Chinese Vaccine Supplier said its Mayor.
Previously, Harry Roque emphasized to the public that they shouldn’t be “choosy” when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, he shot down critics of the Sinovac vaccine that was found only 50% effective against the virus but more expensive.
Meanwhile, residents of Cainta, Rizal expressed their disdain regarding a vaccine deal. According to Cainta Mayor Johnielle Keith Nieto, many of their residents didn’t want a vaccine from China.
In his Facebook profile, he posted:
Sabi ko nung makatlo, may confidentiality agreement na akong pinirmahan with AstraZeneca. Tas nabanggit ko na mag nego yung team natin with a chinese company na mag augment sana ng vaccine kung kulang ang mabibigay sa atin ng Astra.
“Tas daming comment sa thread na ayaw ng vaccine galing China. Eh di wag nating bilin😊 sus. Yun lang pala. Ang gusto ko lang naman, mabigyan lahat. I have directed our covid vaccine documentation team to terminate talks with our potential second supplier.. and secure other sources apart from the entities we have so far met with..
Ayos na tayo ha.. dali lang ako kausap😉“
However, Nieto failed to disclose which Chinese vaccine manufacturer the town was in talks with. Meanwhile, Beijing has had two leading names for COVID-19 vaccines, China National Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., and the controversial, Sinovac Biotech Ltd.
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