PM says immunisation programme will improve economy, expects country to achieve herd immunity by year-end


KUALA LUMPUR: The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme will improve public sentiment and contribute to the improvement of economic activities, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

“We are targeting for the people to be vaccinated by the end of this year, with a 80% target of herd immunity. When we have protection, the economy will hopefully improve in 2022, ” he said.

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