KUCHING – Sarawak is nearing herd immunity with almost half of its 2,084,000 population eligible for the Covid-19 vaccination having received at least their first dose so far.
Chief Minister Datuk Abang Johari Openg said 7.5% of the state’s population has received the second dose.
“We have reached a certain (vaccination) target as scheduled and overall, 50% of those eligible have received the first dose, so by the end of August, it will reach 80%,” he told a press conference after visiting the vaccine administering centre (PPV) at Dewan Majma here today.
Abang Johari said Sarawak is capable of vaccinating 70,000 people per day but this also depends on vaccine supply and manpower.
He said Sarawak has asked for the single-dose CanSino vaccine from the federal government, which he said is suitable for rural and interior residents.
Abang Johari also said the state election is far from his mind, and that he only expects to be held after the emergency ends.
“For now, I have not been thinking of the (state) election. This is the time to focus on the vaccine (administration) for the people’s safety. Their health is the priority.” – Bernama, July 1, 2021
