ASIDE from health workers, elderly Filipinos and those with pre-existing medical conditions are now eligible to receive a vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Monday, March 29, 2021, that vaccinations will now be simultaneous for Priority Groups A1, A2 and A3.
She said local government units (LGUs), particularly those prioritized for vaccinations, were given on Saturday, March 27, the go signal to administer the vaccine to the three groups.
Vaccinations for Group A1, which consists of around 1.76 million active healthcare workers, began on March 1, a day after the arrival of the 600,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine donated by China. It was the first vaccine shipment to reach the country.
Group A2 is made up of over 9.0 million elderly or senior citizens (60 years old and above), while Group A3 is composed of around 14.5 million persons with underlying medical conditions or comorbidities.