Palace: 77M adults to be fully vaccinated by March

Malacaōang announced Tuesday that the government aims to fully vaccinate 77 million adult Filipinos by the end of March 2022, before the May 9 elections.

Acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles said this target would provide added protection for voters amid the pandemic.

The current vaccination rate suggests that the goal is achievable with almost six million doses administered in the week ending January 16.

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