Manila Bulletin
CHED: Over 1M college students vaccinated vs COVID-19
Nearly 30% of enrolled college students have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to CHED Chair J. Prospero De Vera III.
Over one million students have been administered at least one dose of a vaccine.
De Vera stated that only vaccinated students and school personnel are permitted to participate in limited face-to-face classes.
Higher education institutions have been conducting school-based vaccinations since October 15, 2021, with November and December identified as target months for student vaccinations.
Discussions regarding antigen testing for limited in-person classes have been thoroughly undertaken with local government units, including recent meetings with Metro Manila mayors.
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