Manila Bulletin
Duterte urges Filipinos to get vaccinated immediately; assures people on vaccine safety, efficacy
President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos to get vaccinated against COVID-19, emphasizing that vaccines certified by the Food and Drug Administration are safe and effective.
He reiterated that no one is safe until everybody is safe, appealing to the public to get vaccinated immediately when their turn comes.
Duterte's appeal coincides with the arrival of 487,200 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines, received through the WHO-led COVAX-Facility.
The government faces challenges with vaccine hesitancy, with a recent poll indicating low willingness among Filipinos to be vaccinated.
The President reminded the public to continue observing health protocols as the pandemic is not yet over.
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