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PH sticks to ‘population protection’ goal by yearend
The Philippines aims to achieve population protection against COVID-19 in Metro Manila and nearby areas by yearend.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque expressed determination to disprove reports that the Philippines would be among the last to reach herd immunity.
He stated that the country's vaccination pace has increased, with daily rates recently reaching between 320,000 and 350,000.
Roque attributed the improved vaccination rate to the arrival of more vaccine brands beyond Sinovac and AstraZeneca.
OCTA Research previously suggested that a daily vaccination rate of 350,000 could lead to population protection by Christmas.
The MMDA Chairman noted an expected delivery of 15 million vaccine doses in August for the National Capital Region.
OCTA defines population protection as vaccinating 40% to 50% of the population in priority regions, requiring at least 50 million doses.
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