More than 900,000 people in Singapore have received first dose of Covid-19 vaccine: DPM Heng Swee Keat


People wait in the observation area after receiving their Covid-19 vaccine at vaccination centre at Senja-Cashew Community Club on March 18, 2021. -ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN

SINGAPORE, April 2 (The Straits Times/ANN): More than 900,000 people in Singapore have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Friday (April 2).

But Mr Heng also urged vigilance over the Easter weekend and called for people to continue adhering to safe management guidelines.

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