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Covid-19 delays opening of Bangi vaccination centre catering to PwDs

Welfare Dept says new date for start of operations will be made known later

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 19 Jun 2021 3:22PM

Covid-19 delays opening of Bangi vaccination centre catering to PwDs
The PPV at Pusat Latihan Perindustrian dan Pemulihan Bangi, to serve persons with disabilities, was originally slated to begin operations on Monday. – The Vibes file pic, June 19, 2021

PUTRAJAYA – The opening of a vaccination centre (PPV) catering to persons with disabilities (PwDs) at Pusat Latihan Perindustrian dan Pemulihan Bangi, initially scheduled for Monday, has been postponed due to Covid-19 infections in the area.

The Social Welfare Department, in a statement today, said the decision was made following discussions with the district health office.

The new opening date will be announced later, it said.

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun was yesterday reported as saying the PPV’s opening would be expedited to serve PwDs. – Bernama, June 19, 2021

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