Walk-in jabs for Penangites aged 18 and above from today

 

Penang today started providing walk-in vaccination against Covid-19 to its residents aged 18 and above.

A check by Bernama at the vaccine administering centre (PPV) in Dewan Millenium, Kepala Batas, found many recipients already waiting for their turn to receive the vaccine jab as early as 10am.

Pek Jin Wei, 18, said he was ready to get vaccinated as he would be going to college.

“I have been offered to further my studies at the Two Studio Multimedia Academy (in Bukit Mertajam), so I have to be vaccinated to reduce the risks (of contracting Covid-19) before reporting myself at the college,” he added.

Jin Wei who was accompanied by his father, Pek Kok Lim, 45, to the PPV, said those who have not been vaccinated against the viral infection should take the opportunity to do so as this is a social responsibility for everyone in this country.

Meanwhile, Mohd Razman Ramli, 23, an eatery helper in Kampung Datuk, also shared the same view on one’s responsibility in curbing the infection, more so when involved in the food and beverage sector.

“I got to know about this walk-in vaccination via WhatsApp, so that’s why I’ve come here (Dewan Millenium PPV) to get vaccinated as there are also risks involved in working at an eatery without receiving the vaccine.

“All Malaysians should get vaccinated against Covid-19 to reduce the risk of the disease spreading further and for the sake of the health of everyone,” he said.

The 10 PPV in Penang offering the walk-in vaccination include the ones at the Spice Convention Centre, Sungai Nibong Pesta site, Balik Pulau Sports Complex, Perda Convention Centre, SP Arena, Seberang Jaya Expo site, Vangohh Eminent Hotel & Spa, Dewan Sungai Bakap and Dewan Serbaguna Jawi.

Yesterday, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced the conditions set for those wanting to get vaccinated including showing their MyKad for citizenship confirmation, and for those who have not been vaccinated or received their appointment dates through the MySejahtera application.

- Bernama