On top of the list are health workers (A1), the elderly (A2) and people with health risks (A3). Citing National Economic and Development Authority data, he said there were 12.8 million workers in A4 and 16 million indigents in A5. Roque made the statement after the President's directive not to disclose the vaccine brand to be administered at vaccination centers drew heavy criticism. Roque said the vaccine brand would not be made secret to those scheduled for vaccination. Vergeire said the Health department would not advise adopting the proposal for now because there was no sufficient evidence that it works.

Source: Manila Times May 21, 2021 16:52 UTC