Manila Bulletin
Half of QC's target population already vaccinated vs COVID-19
Quezon City has vaccinated over 1 million residents and workers, administering at least one dose to 1,015,256 individuals.
This figure represents more than half of the city's target population of 1.7 million for vaccination.
A total of 597,517 individuals are now fully vaccinated, including those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The city has administered at least 1.6 million doses of various COVID-19 vaccine brands.
Mayor Joy Belmonte expressed pride in the achievement but emphasized that further efforts are needed to reach population protection.
She added that the local government reached this milestone without allowing walk-ins and will continue to prioritize safety protocols while ramping up inoculations.
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