Manila Bulletin
1.3-M newly delivered Moderna shots allocated for booster shots, pediatric inoculation
The Philippines received 1,353,800 doses of Moderna vaccines intended for booster shots and pediatric vaccination.
These vaccines, procured from the US, arrived on Tuesday morning.
Booster shots will commence on Wednesday, November 17, with priority given to healthcare workers, followed by seniors and individuals with comorbidities in the subsequent week.
The ongoing vaccination drive for minors aged 12 to 17 years will also utilize these newly arrived doses.
To date, the country has received a total of 124,914,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses through procurement and donations.
Out of the 70,677,771 doses administered, 31,868,120 individuals have been fully vaccinated.
The daily average vaccination rate from November 2 to 16 reached 811,501 doses, marking a significant milestone in vaccine administration.
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