MANILA, Philippines — There is “no sufficient data” yet to say how long COVID-19 vaccines can provide protection to inoculated individuals, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said Friday.
During the hearing of the House committee on North Luzon Quadrangle, Duque was asked about the “validity” of Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines, which are currently being used in the country.
“Sa ngayon po, wala pong sufficient data dahil bago lang po itong bakuna natin,” Duque said in response.
Duque said vaccine manufacturing companies are in continuous cooperation with their research scientists to monitor the antibody protection level for each of the developed jabs.
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