Manila Bulletin
DOH: Over 5 million Filipinos vaccinated in national vax drive so far
The Philippines administered 5,000,353 COVID-19 vaccine doses in the first two days of the three-day "Bayanihan, Bakunahan" national vaccination drive.
On November 29, a total of 2,708,200 doses were administered, followed by 2,292,335 jabs on November 30.
The government aims to vaccinate 9 million Filipinos during the drive, which concludes on December 1, 2021.
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje noted improvements in vaccination rates in regions like BARMM and Region 12.
In Cagayan de Oro City, the average daily vaccination count increased from 10,000 before the drive to 24,448 on November 29 and 29,183 on November 30, despite a technical glitch.
City officials are hopeful to administer another 50,000 vaccines on December 1, aiming to reach one million total vaccinations for the city.
Some vaccination sites in Cagayan de Oro extended their operating hours to accommodate more individuals, especially those seeking their first dose.
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