KUCHING: The Covid-19 immunisation programme in Sarawak will be accelerated to ensure that the state is fully vaccinated by August, before the next state election is called.
Coordinating minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Khairy Jamaluddin said this was necessary as Sarawak was required by law to hold its state polls within 60 days should the Emergency end on Aug 1.
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