MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health’s (DOH) P2.5-billion allocation for COVID-19 vaccines in the 2021 national budget is over P10 billion short to cover 20% of the country’s population, the agency’s spokesperson said Monday. So kulang tayo ng mga about P10.5 billion doon sa budget,” Vergeire said. In his latest talk to the nation, the President said the government already has money to buy COVID-19 vaccines once they are developed. READ: More money needed to buy COVID-19 vaccines for all Filipinos – DuterteOver 100 vaccines are currently under development worldwide. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 19, 2020 05:37 UTC