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Bakuna Booster by the Sea opens to all vaccinees


DAVAO CITY- The Bakuna Booster by the Sea is now open to more vaccinees from different sectors and will not just be limited to tourism and allied industry workers.


“The vaccination site is open to all and will be accepting vaccinees from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.” Says Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao General Manager Jennifer Ricardo Romero.


Renato Gatchalian, president of the Davao Tourism Association which is co-organizing the vaccination site together with the City Government of Davao and Waterfront Insular Davao said they are targeting 10,000 people to be booster vaccinated at the Bakuna Booster by the Sea.


“Originally it was for tourism and allied industry, right now we will be opening it to all,” Gatchalian said.


The vaccination site will be accepting walk-in vaccinees in a first come, first served basis.


Vaccinees are required to follow minimum public health standards while inside the premises of the hotel. The following requirements for booster vaccination include Safe Davao QR code, Vaccination card indicating the completion of two doses, valid government ID and ballpen.


Vaccination schedule will be from January 12-16 and January 19-23. The Waterfront vaccination site will open at 8:00 a.m. and the cut-off will be at 2:00 p.m. (PIA/RG Alama)

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