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Willie Revillame, naturukan na ng first shot ng COVID-19 vaccine
Television host Willie Revillame received his first dose of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, April 13.
The 60-year-old host shared during his program "Wowowin" that he now has 25% protection against moderate and severe COVID-19 and death.
His second Sinovac dose, scheduled for May 11, is expected to provide 100% protection.
Revillame expressed that while vaccination doesn't guarantee one won't contract the virus, it prepares the body to fight it and prevents severe symptoms or death.
He encouraged viewers to get vaccinated and continue following safety protocols like wearing face masks and shields, and adhering to the vaccine priority list.
Revillame thanked the doctors from the Department of Health (DOH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for their guidance.
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