Antique is targeting to inoculate 69,336 individuals in the second round of the national coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination on December 15-17.<\/p>\n
Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) Nurse 4 Sheree Vego said they intend to vaccinate the general population who are yet to avail of the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n
“We encourage everyone who is qualified to have themselves vaccinated,” she said in an interview Monday.<\/p>\n
Vego said each of the 18 municipalities in the province is targeting to inoculate at least 1,284 individuals per day to achieve their goal.<\/p>\n
The mayors volunteered to provide transportation for those going to identified vaccination sites such as municipal gymnasiums or schools.<\/p>\n
“We have enough Covid-19 vaccines for the campaign,” she said.<\/p>\n
Vego said the IPHO has about 160,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines composed of Sinovac, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna brands.<\/p>\n
The vaccines to be used are composed of remaining doses from the first national vaccination and regular allocations from the Department of Health.<\/p>\n
Vego said they will be prioritizing those who have yet to avail of their first dose to reach the 70-percent target population before the end of the year.<\/p>\n
She said Antique has now reached 55-percent of their Covid-19 target, which is equivalent to 236,162 vaccinated individuals.<\/p>\n
“Once we are able to vaccinate the more than 69,000 target during the second national vaccination campaign, Antique could already reach 71-percent accomplishment or the herd immunity,” she added.<\/p>\n
Vego said if ever their target will not be realized, the IPHO and other municipal health personnel will continue to conduct mobile vaccination in the barangays. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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