PH administers 550K COVID-19 vaccine doses daily in early August

The Philippines administered an average of 550,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses daily in the first 12 days of August, a significant increase from July's average of 320,000.

In Metro Manila, daily vaccinations averaged 231,000 on August 12, a figure Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated is close to the target of 250,000.

Malacañang expressed confidence that at least 50% of the target Metro Manila population will be vaccinated by August 20.

Six local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have already achieved 'population protection' by fully vaccinating more than half of their target populations: San Juan, Marikina, Mandaluyong, Manila, Navotas, and Pateros.

San Juan has fully vaccinated 100% of its target population.

New vaccine supplies from Sinovac and donations from the UAE are being deployed, prioritizing areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and those with a surge in cases.

The Bagong Nayong Pilipino Mega Vaccination Center has opened, symbolizing cooperation between the private sector, local government units (LGUs), and the national government.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque advised against seeking booster shots until population protection is achieved nationwide, except for OFWs whose employers require specific brands.