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PH receives over 682K Moderna doses
The Philippines received 682,360 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
As of the same day, 42,000 booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered nationwide.
Booster shots are now authorized for healthcare workers and senior citizens who completed their primary vaccination at least six months prior.
The government aims to administer nine million booster doses by the end of the year, including those for the elderly.
During the upcoming National Vaccination Days from November 29 to December 1, priority will be given to individuals who are not yet fully vaccinated.
The Philippines has a total of 134 million vaccine doses in its supply as of November 23, 2021.
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