Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Friday received his first shot of the vaccine against COVID-19. Duque, 64, initially deferred his vaccination since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier advised against the use of China-made CoronaVac for seniors. Duque鈥檚 vaccination was aired on PTV4. He decided to get the shot following FDA鈥檚 decision to allow the use of the Sinovac-produced vaccine on the elderly who are on the priority list. 鈥淎s I receive my dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today, I invite everyone to do the same, and choose to be protected,鈥� Duque said. Gerardo Bayugo, health undersecretary, administered Duque鈥檚 first shot.
鈥擯atricia Denise M. Chiu
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