17M COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in PH

The Philippines has successfully administered over 17 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of July 26, 2021, with more than 6 million Filipinos now fully vaccinated.

Of the total doses administered, 11,113,107 individuals have received at least their first dose, covering priority groups such as healthcare workers, senior citizens, persons with comorbidities, essential workers, and indigents.

A total of 6,089,314 Filipinos have completed their vaccination series, with specific numbers detailed for each priority group.

In the preceding week, the country administered 2,106,160 doses, achieving a daily average of 300,880 vaccinations.

The government's goal is to vaccinate approximately 58 million people, or 70% of the population in COVID-19 hotspots, to establish herd immunity.

The DOH emphasizes that vaccination, coupled with strict adherence to public health standards like wearing masks and face shields, maintaining physical distancing, and ensuring proper ventilation, is crucial in combating COVID-19 and its variants.