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Cebu Pacific says speeds up COVID-19 booster vaccination program

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<p>MANILA - Cebu Pacific said Wednesday said it would speed up the administration of COVID-19 booster shots to ensure safe air travel. </p><p>Cebu Pacific said at least 200 employees will be given COVID-19 booster shots under the Gokongwei group&#x27;s booster vaccination program which would run for several days. </p><p>The carrier has also tapped the local government of Pasay City as well as the Project Balik-Buhay of Cebu and other local vaccination programs where employees reside.</p><p>“We have been operating with 100 percent fully vaccinated active flying crew since October 2021/ As we continue to prioritize the safety of our passengers and crew alike, we are very happy to intensify our efforts amidst this evolving situation,&quot; said Cebu Pacific vice president for People Felix Lopez. </p><p>The group&#x27;s booster vaccination program is open to all employees regardless of the source of the primary doses, the airline said. </p><p>Pilots and cabin crew take antigen tests prior to operating flights while aircraft undergo extensive daily disinfections, Cebu Pacific said. </p><p>Some industries such as banking and aviation are reeling from the impact of the surge in COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila. Philippine Airlines earlier said it had to cancel flights due to staff shortage.<br/> </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/06/24/20/airbus-says-risk-of-covid-19-transmission-in-aircraft-very-low">Airbus says risk of COVID-19 transmission in aircraft &#x27;very low&#x27;</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/11/22/covid-infections-force-pal-to-cancel-flights">PAL cancels flights after several ground, cabin staff infected with COVID-19</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/01/10/22/list-pal-cancels-several-flights-amid-staff-shortage">LIST: PAL cancels several domestic, international flights amid staff shortage</a></li></ul><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1641303" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

Cebu Pacific said Wednesday said it would speed up the administration of COVID-19 booster shots to ensure safe air travel. 