Names of nearly 70,000 from vulnerable groups submitted for vaccination, says ministry

PETALING JAYA: The names of some 68,000 senior citizens and those with special needs (OKU) have been submitted for vaccination against Covid-19, says the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.

“The ministry, through the Welfare Department, has submitted a name list of a target group totaling 68,003 names to the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) comprising 48,564 senior citizens and 19,439 OKU registered for vaccination, ” the ministry said in a statement on Monday (May 17).