Manila Bulletin
93% COVID-19 deaths in Iloilo City are unvaccinated
Unvaccinated individuals account for 93% of COVID-19 deaths in Iloilo City from January to August 7, prompting Mayor Jerry Treñas to appeal for more vaccine supplies.
A report from the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) revealed that 226 out of 243 COVID-19 fatalities during this period were unvaccinated.
Mayor Treñas highlighted that fully vaccinated individuals who contracted the virus mostly experienced asymptomatic or mild symptoms.
The city is facing a potential shortage of vaccine supplies, with current stocks expected to last only until August 17.
Treñas emphasized the urgency of a massive vaccination rollout to protect the population against the more contagious Delta variant.
Iloilo City reported 68 new COVID-19 cases on August 8, including two returning residents and an authorized person outside of residence.
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