By JOAHNA LEI CASILAO, GMA News
Published March 3, 2021 5:55pm Several hospitals on Wednesday began vaccinating their personnel against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using the vaccine developed by Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech. According to Sandra Aguinaldo’s report on “Balitanghali,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III led the vaccination at East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC). Duque himself administered the vaccine to EAMC chief Dr. Alfonso Nuñez and Senior Nurse Rose Marie Reyes. The Health Secretary reiterated the safety of the vaccine and its effectivity in preventing severe COVID-19. Nuñez, meanwhile, likened the vaccination to an ant bite. He also expressed hope that the EAMC will encourage other employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.