Manila Bulletin
65 million Filipinos now fully vaccinated vs Covid-19---DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) reported that at least 65 million Filipinos have completed their primary vaccination series against COVID-19.
This figure represents 72.28 percent of the target population, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire.
The government's goal is to fully vaccinate 90 million Filipinos by the end of June.
The recent "Bayanihan, Bakunahan 4" national vaccination drive reached 97 percent of its target, administering approximately 1.814 million vaccine doses.
This vaccination program was extended to March 18 to boost coverage.
Dr. Ted Herbosa previously noted that the vaccination program is experiencing saturation in many areas, and the country has sufficient vaccine supply.
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