Isko Moreno: “If true, this is definitely unauthorized…”
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno ordered the investigation of the alleged unauthorized COVID-19 vaccination in Binondo.
Isko Moreno cited a report from GMA News on the alleged vaccination in the area via a memorandum addressed to the city’s police and health officials particularly Dr. Arnold Pangan, acting city health officer; Levi Facundo, officer-in-charge of the Bureau of Permits; and Police Brigadier General Leo Francisco, Manila Police District’s director.
“If true, this is definitely unauthorized since the undersigned has not ordered the same nor is he aware or informed that any national government agency will already conduct the said activity,” he said.
“Moreover, the national government has not yet approved any form of COVID-19 vaccination,” he added.
According to him, unauthorized COVID-19 vaccination raises concern on the health and safety of the public.
Isko Moreno also ordered the local officials to submit the outcome of the investigation within 48 hours so that persons responsible in the illegal activity will be filed with criminal charges.
Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) director-general Eric Domingo said that a COVID-19 vaccine may be available in the Philippines in Q1 of 2021.
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