Covid-19: Sarawak plans to fully vaccinate those aged 16, 17 before schools reopen in October, says CM

By SHARON LING

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg (right) observing a teenager getting vaccinated at the Telaga Air health clinic. -ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to complete vaccinating 16 and 17-year-olds against Covid-19 before school reopens next month, says Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Chief Minister said this involved inoculating 96,400 individuals in this age group, who make up 3.4% of the state population.

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