THE National Task Force Against COVID-19 (NTF) announced that a total of 24,479,750 doses have already been administered as of August 8, 2021.
Of this total, 13,087,781 have already received their first doses while 11,391,969 have already gotten their second dose for their complete protection from COVID-19.
The total doses administered in the 23rd week of the national vaccination has already reached 3,616,206 doses, with 516,601 average doses administered daily.
The task force continues to reiterate that the best defense against COVID-19 and its variants is by following the minimum public health standards and getting vaccinated, to properly wear our masks and face shields, observe physical distancing, wash hands, and ensure enough ventilation when indoors.