ANGELES City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. accompanied his mother, 82-year-old Illuminada Lazatin (for the A2 group), and sister, Ma. Christina Lazatin (A3 group), in following the step-by-step procedure before receiving their first dose of vaccine at the City College of Angeles on June 24.
Lazatin said all seniors and persons with existing health conditions in Angeles City will be vaccinated, as the City Government ramps up its vaccination program to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
As of June 27, under the priority group A2/senior citizens in the city, 12,410 elderly received their first dose, while 262 are already fully vaccinated.
For the A3 or persons with comorbidities, 16,518 got their first dose, while 492 had their second dose.
Lazatin's mother and sister received their assessment and screening from City Health Office (CHO) OIC Dr. Verona Guevarra and Rural Health Physician Dr. Joy Patio, while CHO Nurse Supervisor Evelinda Mariano administered the vaccine.
The CHO reported a decrease in the number of infections, with 19 new cases as of June 25, 2021. There are currently 292 active cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 6,445, with recoveries at 5,859 and 294 deaths. (PR)