30.4 million Filipinos so far fully vaccinated vs COVID-19, says Palace

30.4 million Filipinos so far fully vaccinated vs COVID-19, says Palace

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 30.4 million Filipinos have so far been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while 100% of the target adult population in Metro Manila have received their first dose, Malacañang said Thursday.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said those fully vaccinated accounts for 39.5% of the target adult population in the country.

Meanwhile, a total of 9.8 million National Capital Region (NCR) residents, accounting for 100% of the target adult population, have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Over 8.9 million Metro Manila residents, or 91.10% of the target population, are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Philippines has so far administered a total of 66.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Roque said the government was able to administer over one million doses on Nov. 10 alone.

The government is set to conduct a three-day national vaccination drive from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

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