Manila Bulletin
Herd immunity eyed in NCR, 6 nearby provinces by November -- Galvez
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. announced that the Philippines aims to achieve herd immunity in the National Capital Region (NCR) and six other provinces by November.
Galvez estimates that herd immunity can be reached within 180 days, contingent on securing a steady supply of 10 million to 15 million vaccine doses monthly.
To achieve this, the daily vaccination rate in Metro Manila needs to increase to 120,000, with a nationwide target of 500,000 doses administered per day.
The government plans to prioritize the NCR and these six surrounding provinces, which are among the hardest hit by COVID-19, for vaccination efforts.
Achieving herd immunity in these areas is expected to facilitate economic recovery and prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases.
In other areas of the country, herd immunity is seen to be achieved within 213 days or by the end of the year.
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Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that the Philippines requires 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses monthly to inoculate 70 percent of the population and achieve herd immunity.
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