CEBU, Philippines — The City of Talisay is ramping up its immunization efforts against COVID-19 with a “one plus two“ strategy wherein one senior or person with a disability plus two companions regardless of classification.
Talisay City Mayor Samsam Gullas, in a Facebook post, said earlier announced over his official Facebook page that they are now allowing “Walk-ins” in their vaccination site. These walk-ins, however, can only be availed by seniors, PWDs, and those under the A3 categories or persons with comorbidities.
As an added “incentive” for seniors and PWDs, they can also tag along with them at least two other individuals.
“If you plan to get vaccinated, you can also bring a companion in any category. Maximum of 2 people. Meaning, if PWD ka or Senior Citizen ka, you don’t need to wait. Just go to one of our 4 vaccination sites and you can walk in, together with your 2 companions from any category,” said Gullas.
Vaccination sites include South Town Centre, Gaisano Capital, Lagtang gym, and Starmall.
“Just bring your valid ID or barangay certification that will attest that you are a resident of Talisay City,” said Gullas.
Gullas said, as much as he wanted to allow walk-ins regardless of the category of prioritization, they could not do it at this time as there will also be many residents due for their second dose this week.
“Hopefully in the future, we will allow this because hopefully by September we can open a 5th vaccination site and mag sugod nasad atong mobile vaccination clinic na mu schedule gyud ug adto sa atong mga tagsa2x na Barangays,” added Gullas.
As of August 20, 2021, there are also 76,099 individuals that got their COVID-19 vaccines in the city.
For those who have not yet registered, one can enlist via online.cityoftalisaycebu.com
while other inquiries regarding vaccination can be done through 0999-221-4839, 0999-221-4840 and 0999-221-48431.
Aside from its vaccination efforts, Gullas also hopes for everyone’s cooperation to continue observing the minimum health protocols set.
“Ikaw ra gyud ang mismong solusyon sa pagpugong sa Covid-19 sa inyong individual houses. Let us support each other. Let us follow our health protocols strictly and importantly, let us get vaccinated together,” he said. — KQD (FREEMAN)