DOH says getting COVID-19 shots outside area of residence not an issueMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Friday it sees no problem if an individual gets inoculated against COVID-19 outside the person’s hometown. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said this in a briefing following the vaccination of former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro in Davao City. He added the city’s health officer assessed Teodoro if he was qualified to receive jab even if he was not a resident of Davao City. Vergeire said the DOH has already coordinated with its regional office in Davao, which will release a statement on the matter. He said they paid a visit to the Davao City mayor to “see if there’s something common between them.” — Gaea Katreena Cabico with report from Xave Gregorio

Source: Philippine Star June 04, 2021 11:15 UTC