COVID-19 National Task Force Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said it is too early to say whether the quarantine status in Metro Manila should be extended or downgraded.
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The COVID-19 pandemic task force chief implementer warned that the Philippines could suffer the worst surge in infections being experienced in India without the implementation of a hard lockdown in Metro Manila.
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 22) – Two high-ranking government officials confirmed on Monday the Philippines will receive 30 million doses of Novavax s COVID-19 vaccine.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin Jr. said the delivery of the vaccines, made at the Serum Institute of India, will arrive in the country by July 2021. The good thing though, is that remember: This is not a rumor. This is based on a press release made by Serum Institute of India – the giant manufacturer, Locsin told CNN Philippines Pinky Webb.
COVID-19 National Task Force Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. also relayed the development to President Rodrigo Duterte, saying Serum did not request anymore for a cash advance in the Philippine government s purchase of Novavax vaccine doses.