(PNA file photo) BACOLOD CITY - At least 40,000 children in this city have already registered for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination among the 5 to 11 age group starting February 14, based on the data of the Emergency Operations Center-Task Force (EOC-TF). Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he has directed the EOC-TF and the Covid-19 Vaccination Council (CoVac) to prioritize minors in the city's vaccination campaign. "We now have the opportunity to protect a vulnerable population. I am urging parents to have their kids vaccinated and help us protect Bacolod," the mayor said in a statement on Thursday. Dr. Chris Sorongon, deputy for medical data analysis and management of the EOC-TF, said they aim to reach 5,000 minors during the first week. "It's high time for us to protect our children against Covid-19. Let us consider this as a marching order towards the new normal and prepare them for face-to-face classes," he added. On February 14, the pediatric va
File image courtesy of Bacolod City PIO BACOLOD CITY - The city government here is urging residents to register their children aged 5 to 11 for vaccination against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a statement on Monday, the Emergency Operations Center Task Force (EOC-TF) said they are preparing to vaccinate children under this age group and master listing is ongoing. EOC-TF executive director Em Ang, who also sits as coordinator of the city's Covid-19 Vaccination Council (CoVac), said they are awaiting the go-signal from the Department of Health (DOH) for the rollout. In December last year, the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old. Those who want to register children 5 to 11 years old for vaccination may log on to: https://tinyurl.com/bcdonlinepedia Meanwhile, Ang said the city's vaccination rate continues to increase after surpassing the 410,00 tar
The Emergency Operations Center Task Force (EOC-TF) here has started forming a list of children aged 5 to 11 years old, who will soon undergo vaccination
(File image courtesy of Bacolod City PIO) BACOLOD CITY - The Emergency Operations Center Task Force (EOC-TF) here has started forming a list of children aged 5 to 11 years old, who will soon undergo vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). As of Friday, the listing is ongoing while mass vaccination continues this week in various sites. "We have been master listing children aged 5 to 11 in preparation for their vaccination. We will just wait for the Department of Health (DOH) to give the go signal," EOC-TF Executive Director Em Ang and coordinator of the city's Covid-19 Vaccination Council (CoVac) said in a statement. Currently, vaccines are available for those going for either the first, second, or booster doses in various shopping malls, bus terminals, quick service restaurant branches, barangay gymnasiums, and covered courts. As of January 6, Bacolod has recorded 414,880 fully vaccinated individuals, surpassing the more than the 410,00 target population