Iloilo City is now close to achieving herd immunity against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Data from the Department of Health (DOH-6) showed that 323,949 or 96.65 percent of the city’s 335, 172 target population are now fully vaccinated against the viral disease while 364,609 or 108.78 percent have received their first dose of the vaccine.
According to Mayor Jerry. Treñas, the city’s accomplishment includes the 55,436 individuals from various towns in Iloilo province.
“While we have included some from the province who are working here we really need to ramp up the vaccination so that we can say we are achieving herd immunity. Take note that the 5 to 11 years old are not yet vaccinated and the city has yet to start the booster shots for those fully vaccinated more than 6 months ago,” said Treñas.
Meanwhile, the mayor urged everyone to be circumspect when going around and continue to follow the minimum health protocols.IMT
