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DOH sets another round of special vax days in April, May
Another round of special vaccination days will be held in April and May in areas with low inoculation coverage.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will have social mobilization activities about Covid-19 vaccination, as the region has only covered 28 percent of its target population as of April 10.
Specific dates for special vaccination days include April 20 to 22 in Soccsksargen, Negros Oriental, and Negros Occidental, and April 25 to 26 in Palawan.
Vaccination drives are also scheduled for Marawi City (May 5-7), Lamitan City and Sulu (May 11-13), Basilan (May 11-13 and May 16-18), Lanao del Sur (May 16-20), Maguindanao (May 17-19), and Tawi-Tawi (May 18-20).
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reminded Muslim Filipinos that vaccination is not prohibited during Ramadan, citing the Office of the Bangsamoro Mufti.
As of April 18, over 67 million individuals are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
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