Vaccine expert: Delta variant won't stop 70% vaccination target

Vaccine expert Dr. Rontgene Solante stated that the emergence of the Delta variant in the Philippines should not alter the target of vaccinating 70% of the population by year-end.

He emphasized that the presence of the Delta variant does not significantly impact the efficacy of the vaccines currently available in the country.

Solante urged the public to get vaccinated to protect themselves and the community from COVID-19 and its variants.

He also stressed the importance of strictly adhering to minimum public health standards, as one person with the Delta variant can infect up to six others in a single interaction.

The Department of Health has reported eight active cases of the Delta variant in the Philippines.

Currently, there is no need for booster shots as further observation is being conducted on breakthrough infections among fully vaccinated individuals.