Klang Valley folk to get second Covid-19 vaccine dose a day earlier

PUTRAJAYA – Appointments for the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at four Klang Valley vaccination centres, scheduled for June 8, have been brought forward a day to June 7, at two new mega centres , according to the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF).

CITF said in a statement today that these recipients are scheduled to receive the second dose after receiving the first dose on May 17 at four centres, namely Desa Tasik Sports Complex, Muhibbah Community Complex, Manjalara Community Hall, and Titiwangsa Stadium.

Those originally scheduled to receive the second dose at the Desa Tasik Sport Complex and Muhibbah Community Sport Complex on June 8 will now get it at the Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil, one day earlier on June 7.

Similarly, those set for June 8 at the Manjalara Community Hall and Titiwangsa Stadium will now receive it at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre on June 7.

However, appointment dates for the first dose of the vaccine, originally scheduled from June 7 to 24 at the four centres mentioned above, but since moved to the two mega centres, remain the same except for changes in time.

CITF explained that the changes in appointment dates and locations for the second dose aimed to minimise congestion, ensuring that physical distancing is adhered to.

“It is also to ensure the comfort and safety of visitors, especially the elderly and people with disabilities, under the second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme,” it said.

The four mega centres that will open on Monday are Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil, Setia City Convention Centre, and UiTM Puncak Alam. – Bernama, June 5, 2021