BY MERLITO G. EDALE JR., PIA
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela (January 6)—The Local Chief Executive of this province has assured that the provincial government will be allotting funds for the purchase of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine with a high efficacy rate once it is available.
Gov. Rodolfo Albano 3rd said that once the national government will allow local government units to buy for their constituents, the provincial government is ready to buy vaccines from legitimate suppliers recommended by the Department of Health.
Albano said Vice Gov. Faustino G. Dy 3rd and the Provincial Board Members are supportive of the provincial government’s plan in the acquisition of Covid-19 vaccines to ensure the health and safety of Isabeleños.
He said priority to be vaccinated against the Covid-19 are medical personnel, security personnel, health workers and the vulnerable young and old population in the province.
Albano has called on all Isabeleños to always use face masks and face shields and practice social distancing in public places and follow the standard health protocols while the vaccine is still not available to avoid being infected by the deadly virus.