The latest on Delta here is that 260 cases have been detected. 70% are in people that came in from abroad and were isolated.

For some reason, so far, we aren't seeing high levels of community Delta transmission like in the UK or Israel. We have a higher vaccination rate than either, although Sinovac is still dominant. The Health Minister said that maybe in some way the "unique" mix of vaccines being used, which is different from other countries is having a positive effect. They are progressing pretty quickly with the third doses of AZ and Pfizer for the elderly and immunocompromised that got Sinovac early on.

We have also gone more slowly as far as opening up and there is still a mask mandate. They are also now strictly enforcing quarantine on arrival. Arrivals are still limited to citizens and legal residents.

I guess the combination of all those factors is what is helping for now. We will see how long it holds, especially as we head to phase four tomorrow.

The latest breakout on vaccine doses administered is:
Sinovac - 71%
Pfizer - 22%
Astra Zeneca - 5%
Cansino - 2%

Almost 27 million doses have been administered.


I just read that they are visiting migrant camps with Cansino, which is one dose, to increase vaccination rates among those communities. I have heard that some migrants are hesitant to go to a vaccination center because they are here illegally.