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Duque insists gov’t target COVID-19 vaccine supplies enough to achieve herd immunity
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that the government is targeting to vaccinate 60 million Filipinos to achieve herd immunity.
This target is in response to remarks by Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) director Dr. Lulu Bravo, who claimed that the 50 million vaccine doses secured are insufficient.
Duque mentioned that approximately P73.2 billion has been raised for the vaccination of 60 million individuals.
He clarified that herd immunity, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), requires vaccinating 60% to 70% of the population.
Dr. Bravo had cited vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. regarding the 50 million vaccine doses, noting that this supply would only cover about half of the Philippines' 110 million population if a two-dose regimen is required.
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