The City health officer has said, that vaccination cards issued to those vaccinated for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be verified to assure its authenticity.

Dr. Dulce Amor d. Miravite said, the vaccination cards has its format and QR code so the authenticity of the card can be validated.

She added, also included in the card is the health facility and the contact number for verification.

This is in preparation for the use of vaccination card as an alternative for Covid-19 testing, Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

This is being done to prevent faking of vaccination cards as there were already cases where individuals presented fake RT PCR test to get in the City.

RT-PCR test is the gold standard for Covid-19 testing. It is being asked by local government units before passengers can enter their place.

For Zamboanga City, this is one requirements for entry the City.

The local interagency taskforce on Covid-19 is currently crafting the guidelines for its implementation in the City. (R.G Antonet Go)