MANILA, Philippines — Following reports of individuals allegedly making reservations for coronavirus vaccine shots in the country, COVID-19 policy chief implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. reminded the public Monday that only the government is authorized to procure and administer the vaccines. “Any other offers of guaranteed access to any of the vaccines is not only illegal but also life-threatening,” Galvez said in a statement. Galvez said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet issued emergency use authorization (EUA) to any of the candidate coronavirus vaccines. All vaccines that are reportedly being sold through the black market are deemed illegal,” Galvez said. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1371965/manila-mayor-orders-probe-on-unauthorized-covid-19-vaccination-activity-in-binondoSo far, the Philippines has secured over two million doses of coronavirus vaccines from British drugmaker AstraZeneca through a tripartite agreement it signed with the private sector.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 21, 2020 09:56 UTC