Manila Bulletin
DOH: Herd immunity may be attained by end of 2021 or early next year
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that the Philippines may achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 by the end of 2021 or early next year.
This goal is dependent on the country's vaccine supply and administering 500,000 vaccinations daily.
The national government aims to vaccinate 70 percent of the population by the end of 2021.
Duque noted that completing vaccinations, considering the two-dose interval, could extend to January.
He also mentioned that ten 'plus 10' areas experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases will receive additional vaccine supplies.
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