QC gov't forms task force for acquisition, distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

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As more vaccines against the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) are formulated worldwide, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has formed a task force to ensure the fast and orderly acquisition and distribution of the vaccine in the city.

The Task Force “Vax to Normal”: The Quezon City COVID-19 Vaccine Plan is composed of various department heads of the city government and representatives from private stakeholders.

“We are organizing early to ensure that the directions set by the national government will be followed, and that those who need the virus most are prioritized,” she added. In line with national guidelines, health workers, senior citizens, indigent and vulnerable sectors, frontliners, essential workers, soldiers, policemen, uniformed personnel and business essential workers will be prioritized in the immunization plan.

It is authorized to secure direct supplies from the national government and will study the possibility of direct procurement under applicable laws, subject to the guidelines and approval of the national government. It may also enter into tripartite agreements among the supplier, the private sector and the City, if allowed by the government.

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