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More than 1,000 Filipinos illegally staying in Hong Kong to get COVID-19 vaccines

The Hong Kong government reported that over 1,000 Filipinos are illegally staying in Hong Kong to get their COVID-19 vaccine jabs.

In a GMA News report, the illegal Filipinos will be included in Hong Kong’s vaccination program.

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The Hong Kong government has rolled out its vaccination program to illegal immigrants as part of its anti-COVID-19 campaign.

The demand for Sinovac and Pfizer vaccines is not that high among Hong Kong residents that is why the government decided to give it to undocumented immigrants and refugees.

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The vaccines are set to expire in August. (TDT)

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