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CNN Philippines Staff from cnn said that Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 22) — COVID-19 response deputy chief implementer Vince Dizon on Friday released the initial list of industries that will be prioritized in the first wave of the coronavirus vaccine rollout.
Among them are essential workers from the sectors of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, transportation, construction, food, tourism, essential retail, water refilling stations, laundry services, logistics and courier services, sanitation services, communication, energy, power, and fuel.
“The various technical working groups in the vaccine cluster are currently working with the Department of Trade and Department of Labor [and Employment] to have a definitive list of priority essential workers,” Dizon said in a Senate hearing on the country’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
He added the final list will be out next week. Other eligible COVID-19 vaccine recipients include frontline healthcare workers, senior citizens, indigents, uniformed personnel, teachers, and social workers.
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