PRESS RELEASE
Nov. 11, 2022
PR-22-11-096
MMDA Hosts DOH's PinasLakas sa Booster Vaccination Program
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) hosted the "PinasLakas sa Booster" of the Department of Health (DOH) for its employees today at the MMDA headquarters in Makati City.
The opening ceremonies was led by MMDA Acting Chairman Romando Artes, DOH Officer-in-Charge Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire, and Department of Interior and Local Government Assistant Secretary for Community Participation Elizabeth Lopez De Leon.
The "PinasLakas sa Booster" vaccination program aims to inoculate 120 employees daily and their families and relatives to provide extra protection against the COVID-19 virus.
According to Artes, the vaccination program is aimed to further boost the immunity of employees particularly those who are always outside.
“The agency currently has 8,480 employees 8,348 or 99.9% were given both 1st & 2nd booster vaccine, 7,442 or 92.63% received their 1st booster vaccine while 1,533 or 19% got their 2nd booster,” said Artes.
Further, the MMDA chief reminded the public that the threat of COVID-19 is still present amidst the relaxation of some policies and that everyone should still continue to observe basic health protocols such as washing of hands.
MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Romando Artes together with Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire, and Department of Interior and Local Government Assistant Secretary for Community Participation Elizabeth Lopez De Leon led the opening ceremonies of the "PinasLakas sa Booster" vaccination program at the agency that aims to inoculate 120 employees daily and their families and relatives to provide extra protection against the COVID-19 virus.
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