Sibu’s Central Market PPV to close its doors on Oct 22

File photo of people waiting for their turn to get vaccinated at a vaccination centre.
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SIBU, Sept 24: The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme at the Central Market Vaccination Centre (PPV) will end its operations on Oct 22.

Sibu Division Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) in a statement today said the PPV will be administering the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccines until Sept 30.

“While the next day from Oct 1 to 21, it will administering the second dose of the vaccines only,” it said.

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Following this, the PPV will be closed on Oct 22.

The committee said individuals who have not received their Covid-19 vaccine and also those who have a second dose vaccination appointment can visit the Lanang Health Clinic or Sibu Jaya Health Clinic to obtain their respective doses.

Those who have enquiries are advised to WhatsApp the PPV hotline at 019-8159608 (Sibu District) or via WhatsApp to 016-7154991 CITF
Division.

The committee also advised vaccine recipients to continue adhering to the standard operating procedures as vaccination does not provide protection from contracting the disease but only reduces the severity of illness. — DayakDaily

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