The Makati City local government will open on Friday, May 7, its first drive-thru vaccination site to accommodate persons with disabilities (PWD) and bedridden constituents.

Makati City Mayor Abby Binay said the drive-thru vaccination site is located at the Circuit Makati Estates grounds. The program is in partnership with Ayala Malls Circuit.
“In response to numerous requests from persons with disabilities and families with a bedridden member, we have come up with this initiative. We understand the predicament of those who have no means of transportation or are physically unable to go through regular procedure,” Binay said.
Binay thanked Ayala Malls Circuit for its willingness to contribute to the city’s efforts to promote a more inclusive vaccination program in order to develop herd immunity.
The city government said that around 100 bedridden patients and PWDs are expected to be vaccinated during the dry run of the drive-thru vaccination on Friday. They have already pre-registered through www.proudmakatizen.com
Binay said they will also provide vehicles for those who do not have their own and assured that there are enough marshals and guides at the vaccination site to assist and monitor the flow of vehicles.
As with the regular vaccination procedure, patients will undergo counseling and screening. Their information will also be verified prior to receiving the vaccine. They will also be monitored by medical experts for at least 30 minutes to one hour after receiving the jab.
Makati City rolled out its vaccination program in March this year using vaccines supplied by the national government.
As of April 30, the city government has vaccinated more than 35,000 medical front liners, essential workers, senior citizens, as well as individuals with comorbidities.
Binay said she is expecting vaccines procured by the city government to be delivered in July to be used in vaccinating for free residents, business and property owners, and non-resident employees.
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