People using the drive-through method to get tested at the free Covid-19 community screening programme in Kajang. SHAARI CHE MAT/The Star
SOME 2,000 people were expected to be tested at the Covid-19 community screening programme in Kajang last weekend, twice the number compared to an earlier screening there last month.
“About 1,500 people registered via the Selangkah app the night before, so some 2,000 are expected to come in for the one-day test via drive-through and walk-in methods,” said Kajang assemblyman Hee Loy Sian.
“During the first round of screening in early May, 8.06% out of the 1,052 tested were suspected positive.
“This was the second highest percentage figure in Selangor and above the 5% average rate, hence a second round of screening was held.
KUCHING: Rural folk in Sarawak will not be turned away if they show up at Covid-19 vaccination centres without registering beforehand, says Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Prayut puts brakes on walk-in jabs
Prayut puts brakes on walk-in jabs
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has put the brakes on walk-in services for COVID-19 vaccinations to prevent people flocking to the inoculation sites and becoming upset if they fail to secure a jab, a government source said.
Wednesday 19 May 2021, 08:41AM
A nurse administers a COVID-19 vaccine shot to a woman at The Mall Bangkapi shopping centre in Bangkok last Friday (May 14). Photo: Somchai Poomlard.
During a cabinet meeting held via videoconference, Gen Prayut said he disagreed with vaccination walk-ins because people would turn up in droves causing chaos at the selected locations, particularly in Bangkok which has a large population, the source said.