Butuan City starts 2nd round of COVID-19 vaccination for senior citizens

The second round of COVID-19 vaccination for senior citizens began on May 17 and will last until May 21 in Butuan City. SM City Butuan, FSUU Morelos, Robinsons Place Butuan, and Bilay Polyclinic are the designated vaccination posts.

Due to the limited doses available from the Department of Health, vaccines are being apportioned in a scheduling manner among senior persons in various barangays.

According to the spokesperson of Butuan LGU Michiko de Jesus, around 3,000 individuals only will receive the shots as it is what is allocated for the city.

“Mao nang naa lamang kitay 20 or 30 kada barangay nga mga seniors nga mabakunhan,” said the spokesperson.

TRANSLATION: That’s why we only have 20-30 seniors each barangay who will be inoculated against coronavirus.

She also clarified that each barangay is providing gate pass to senior citizens who are scheduled to be vaccinated within four days. Only those who have gate passes will be administered to avoid the influx of individuals in the vaccination sites.

Seniors who are unable to receive the vaccine during this round will be notified of the next vaccination round.