MANILA (Bloomberg): The Philippines is targeting to vaccinate 15 million people against Covid-19 during a three-day drive, doubling down its push especially in remote areas as it lags neighbors in inoculations.
Duterte ordered government workers to "use all available resources” during the vaccination drive from Nov 29 to Dec 1. He also directed soldiers and police to help deliver the vaccines, and even asked local officials to give fast-food treats to those who will get inoculated.
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