MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA)--To ramp up COVID-19 vaccination in the country, 17 local government units (LGUs) of Misamis Occidental led by the city and municipal mayors, in coordination with their respective city and municipal health officers, frontliners, and volunteers, join the simultaneous inoculation of COVID-19 vaccine, November 29 until December 1, 2021.

Hundreds lined-up in order to receive their COVID-19 vaccine shots at the 25 venues that were activated and used as vaccination sites.

Approximately 15,000 residents were vaccinated during the first day, while around 6,800 were vaccinated during the second day.

The Province of Misamis Occidental is one with the nation in achieving herd immunity as the local government unit and its residents take part in the Bayanihan Bakunahan.

The initiative aims to administer millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the general population, including minors aged 12-17 years old in the country.

Meanwhile, those who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to visit the nearest vaccination sites in their respective LGUs as soon as possible.

Declared as National COVID-19 Vaccination Days, the activity aims to boost vaccine coverage and actively engage the stakeholders from all sectors to support the national government’s goal of providing a safe and healthy Christmas in the country. (DILG-10/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)