SINGAPORE (Bernama): Some Malaysian cargo drivers and accompanying personnel started getting their Covid-19 vaccinations in Singapore Saturday (March 20). "I and one of my colleagues were among more than 20 cargo drivers who arrived at the Sungei Kadut vaccination facility this morning for our first dose of the vaccination, ” Mohd Osman Yazed said when contacted by Bernama. From Baling, Kedah, Osman said he was informed that there is another facility set up at Joo Koon here for cargo drivers entering Singapore from the Tuas land checkpoint. On March 18, the republic’s Trade and Industry Ministry (MTI), meanwhile, said that Malaysian cargo drivers and accompanying personnel who have taken both doses of the vaccine will receive an immunisation certificate. According to Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, there are between 3,000 and 4,000 delivery personnel entering Singapore daily.

Source: The Star March 19, 2021 13:22 UTC