The Quezon City government has expanded its vaccination sites to 140 in order to protect more residents and workers against mild and severe symptoms of Covid-19.

Health centers, malls, schools, community venues, churches, and special venues like the Quezon Memorial Circle have been converted into inoculation hubs.

The city government also conducts vaccination activities in subdivisions and private companies, government agencies, and care homes.

Limited walk-in slots are allotted in mall sites, where vaccinees must first claim stubs and return at the time indicated.

Walk-ins are likewise accommodated when supplies exceed the number of registered vaccines.

Also ongoing are home vaccination for the bedridden and differently-abled, drive-through in mall parking lots, and pharmacy-based services launched recently in coordination with the Department of Health.

“We are expanding and intensifying our vaccination program to accommodate the city’s eligible population, estimated at 2.8 million residents, including 5 to 11-year-olds. The figure does not include the thousands of non-resident workers who also get their shots in the city,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said in a statement on Monday.

Dr. Maria Lourdes Eleria, QC Vax to Normal Action officer, previously attributed their successful vaccination program to the work put in by front-liners, medical workers, local government employees, village officials, and volunteers.

To get free shots, register through the QC VaxEasy Portal or go to village offices for the vaccination schedules.

Schedules and vaccination sites are also regularly updated at official website quezoncity.gov.ph and Facebook page Quezon City Government.

As of Monday, QC has already administered 5,001,833 doses, with 2,159,976 adults and minors aged 12 to 17 already fully vaccinated. (PNA)