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Philippines rolls out three-day vax drive vs. COVID-19
The Philippines launched a massive three-day nationwide vaccination drive on November 29, 2021, aiming to administer vaccines to millions more Filipinos against COVID-19.
Over 20,000 volunteers, including those from the uniformed service, have been tapped to support the undertaking, with around 8,000 vaccination sites activated nationwide.
The vaccination drive covers the general population, minors aged 12-17 years old, and booster shots for healthcare workers, senior citizens, and the immunocompromised.
The private sector has also contributed by providing approximately 407 malls, institutions, gyms, and fast food chains to serve as vaccination sites.
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that the target is to administer at least 10 million doses during the three-day event, with millions of doses available.
This intensive campaign aims to increase the vaccination rate to 70% of the targeted 77 million Filipinos by December 31, 2021.
The Philippines has experienced a slow vaccination pace since its campaign began on March 1, 2021.
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