The Makati City government is set to open five more Covid-19 vaccination sites on Tuesday.

In a statement on Monday, Mayor Abby Binay said that with the arrival of a new batch of vaccines from the national government, the additional sites will speed up the rollout to thousands of Makatizens who registered online for the Bakuna Makati program.

The installation of equipment and materials for the vaccination sites have been completed.

“Over the past weeks, we have put in place the necessary equipment and other logistical needs to ensure the safety and convenience of both vaccinees and front-liners,” Binay said.

These vaccination centers will be located at the covered courts of posh barangays Bel-Air, Forbes Park, San Lorenzo, and Urdaneta.

Another one is set up at the Asia Pacific College in Barangay Magallanes.

Each vaccination registrant must wait for the confirmation message indicating the number, designated schedule, and assigned venue.

Meanwhile, the Makati Health Department (MHD) deployed three vaccination teams per village to administer Sinovac jabs to senior residents.

An additional vaccination site at the Fort Bonifacio Elementary School in West Rembo will cater to the elderly residing in District 2.

Makati targets to vaccinate around 155,000 senior citizens.

Persons with comorbidities who registered online will continue to be served at the Makati Coliseum.

Walk-in registrations are not allowed.

“We reiterate that we will not accept walk-in residents. Entry to the vaccination site will only be granted to those who can present a valid confirmation number and text message confirming their schedules for the day,” Binay reminded.

Residents and non-resident Makati workers who wish to get vaccinated will undergo online registration, counseling, screening, and post-vaccination monitoring.

MHD will prioritize 13,469 front-liners in public and private hospitals, other medical facilities, and facilities of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and Makati Social Welfare Department.

Some 155,562 senior citizens, 14,574 persons with comorbidities, and 4,160 members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program will also be prioritized.

They will be followed by the city’s teachers and social workers, other government workers, other essential workers, other high-risk groups, overseas Filipino workers, and remaining workers.

Apart from Makati Coliseum and Ospital ng Makati, Makati City has 30 other vaccination sites, including 24 public schools (divided into four zones) and six villages. (PNA)