Manila Bulletin
DOH: Over 9 million people vaccinated in national vax drive
More than 9.9 million Filipinos have been vaccinated as the government extended its national vaccination drive against COVID-19 to December 3, exceeding the initial target of 9 million.
During the original three-day vaccination campaign, 8.01 million doses were administered, with an additional 1.9 million vaccinations recorded during the two-day extension period.
The country achieved its highest single-day vaccination count, with 2.82 million jabs administered.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire declared the national vaccination days campaign a "huge success."
The government is planning to hold another round of national vaccination days from December 15 to 17.
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