Manila cold storage ready this week

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso assured residents the construction of the city’s refrigerated storage facility for anti-Covid-19 vaccines will be completed this week.

The mayor said Manila is spending around $4 million in the procurement of the vaccine from the British drug maker AstraZeneca, which is expected to be delivered soon.

The facility, located at the seventh floor of Ospital ng Sta. Ana, will serve as storage area for the vaccine.

Meantime, Domagoso and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna reiterated their call for Manileños and non-Manila residents who are working in the city to avail of the free swab test being offered by the Manila Health Department.

During yesterday’s flag-raising ceremony, the mayor announced the free drive-thru swab testing at the Quirino Grandstand has resumed yesterday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but solely by appointment.

Only 100 persons will be accommodated daily following the given schedule.

Domagoso cautioned residents against being too excited about the arrival of the anti-Covid vaccine by being reckless, stressing the continuing need to be careful as the coronavirus continues to claim lives.

Those interested may contact 0905-2423327, 0998-3226387, 0963-6023177, or 0955-5875976 to schedule an appointment.

In other developments, the mayor lauded the residents of Tondo and Pandacan for having displayed self-discipline during the Santo Niño fiesta over the weekend.

He expressed gladness over reports relayed to him that the observance in Tondo and Pandacan was generally peaceful and orderly and that no major untoward incident was reported.

He commended the restraint residents voluntarily practiced in following orders that banned outdoor activities and liquor as well.

Thus, he enjoined everyone to make discipline a way of life during and even after the pandemic is over.

Domagoso also cautioned residents against being too excited about the arrival of the anti-Covid vaccine by being reckless, stressing the continuing need to be careful as the coronavirus continues to claim lives.

PHOTOGRAPH BY YUMMIE DINGDING FOR THE DAILY TRIBUNE @tribunephl_yumi MANILA Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna inspect vaccine storage machines that just arrived from Germany, which will be housed at the cold storage facility at Sta. Ana Hospital.