How is the Philippines doing when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination? What is herd immunity? Should you get yourself vaccinated? We have all the answers for you.
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. In the Philippines, the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila and the surrounding provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, has just been extended by the national government until 14 May. As the number of infection continues to rise, you might have wondered how the country is doing when it comes to vaccination.
In this article, Tatler rounds up credible information regarding the status of vaccinations in the Philippines.
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Who can get the vaccine first?
The Philippines’ prioritisation framework for COVID-19 vaccination is based on the recommendation released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (SAGE).
Under the prioritisation plan, frontline workers, all senior citizens, persons with comorbidities, frontline personnel in essential sectors (including uniformed personnel), and the indigent population shall receive the first doses of the vaccine.
Meanwhile, teachers, social or government workers, socio-demographic groups, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and other remaining workforce will receive the vaccines next.
The rest of the Philippine population who are not included in the sectors mentioned above will receive the vaccines last.
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