MELAKA – Melaka is aiming to fully vaccinate 100% of its adult population as soon as possible and move into Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) in mid-October, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali.
He said the among the initiatives carried out were opening 98 vaccination centres (PPVs) and conducting vaccination outreach activities involving mobile teams from the Health Ministry and non-governmental organisations in remote areas.
“Melaka also allowed walk-in vaccinations for senior citizens and persons with disabilities starting July 19 and for residents aged 50 and above from August 30.
“For residents aged 18 and above, walk-in vaccinations began on September 3 at the Stadium Hang Jebat and Stadium Jasin mega PPVs with priority given to Malaysian citizens,” he said.
He said this when tabling a motion of thanks for the Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam’s address at the State Legislative Assembly sitting here today.
Meanwhile, Sulaiman said a total of 521,858 individuals or 77% of the state’s adult population have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of last Saturday.
As of September 1, Melaka recorded 5.7 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 population, a vaccination rate exceeding 50% of the adult population and moderate capacity of intensive care units, thus moving into Phase 2 of the NRP on September 4.
“In addition, as of noon on September 18, there were seven Beta variant B.1.351 cases and 24 Delta variant B.1.617.2 cases detected in the state,” he said. – Bernama, September 21, 2021
