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74-year-old delighted after getting Philippines' 10 millionth jab vs. COVID-19
A 74-year-old woman, Nieves Catacutan, received the Philippines' symbolic 10 millionth COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III administered the jab to Catacutan, who is categorized under the A-5 indigent resident group.
As of June 27, a total of 10,065,414 vaccine doses have been administered nationwide, with 7,538,128 receiving their first dose and 2,527,286 fully vaccinated.
Catacutan expressed her delight, stating, "Makakapaglakad lakad na ako. Di na nila ako ikukulong" [I can now walk freely outside. I will not be stuck at home].
The national government administered 5 million vaccine doses from March to May, and another 5 million doses in June alone.
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. expressed confidence in surpassing vaccination targets due to increased capacity from LGUs and the private sector.
Valenzuela City aims to inoculate 476,000 residents to achieve herd immunity by November, with plans to assist nearby areas in Bulacan once their vaccination goals are met.
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