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SunStar Bacolod suspends mass vaccination in mall May 7
ON HOLD. The 5-day Covid-19 mass vaccination, which started on May 3 at SM City, is temporarily suspended on May 7, 2021. (City PIO photo)
+ May 06, 2021 THE City Government of Bacolod is temporarily suspending the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) mass vaccination program for healthcare workers and senior citizens at the Cinema lobby, South Wing of SM City, Bacolod on Friday, May 7, 2021.
The Covid-19 Vaccination Council (CoVac) in an advisory said it needed to reassess its protocols and procedures, including crowd control, to implement a more orderly and safer flow of vaccination.
The vaccination, which started on May 3 with a daily schedule from 10 a.m. to 5 p. m., aimed to accommodate remaining healthcare workers, senior citizens and persons with comorbidities who have yet to receive Covid-19 vaccine jabs.
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 2) As new COVID-19 cases continue to surge, hospitals in Metro Manila, the pandemic epicenter that remains under enhanced community quarantine, are quickly running out of beds for patients who require intensive care.
Data from the Department of Health as of March 31 showed 602 beds or 76% of the combined 792 in intensive care units for COVID-19 patients in the National Capital Region are occupied, putting hospitals in the region at “high risk” level. Medical facilities which have reached 70% to 80% occupancy rate fall under this risk category.
With several hospitals approaching breaking point, a major concern is where do people go for help?
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