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15K Sulu folk inoculated vs. Covid-19 in special vax days
Over 15,000 individuals in Sulu received COVID-19 vaccines during a recent special vaccination drive organized by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao's Ministry of Health.
The initiative successfully inoculated 15,328 people from May 11 to 13, achieving 60.11% of the 25,000 target.
Vaccination numbers increased daily, with 3,341 on the first day, 4,988 on the second, and 7,099 on the third day.
Sulu province had previously implemented a "No Vaccine Card, No Entry Policy" to encourage higher vaccination rates.
Governor Abdusakar Tan emphasized the importance of vaccination cards as proof of protection and as a requirement for entry and travel.
The MOH urged the continuation of regular vaccination efforts to achieve herd immunity across the BARMM region.
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