PETALING JAYA: All adults are estimated to be fully vaccinated by the end of October, says the Prime Minister.

       Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic) in a Facebook post on Monday (Aug 9) said that this was based on the rate of vaccination currently.

       "I have been briefed by the Special Committee for Ensuring Access to Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) in the morning. Alhamdulillah, the vaccination process is on schedule.

       "By Aug 31, more that 60% of adults, or 40% of the total population would have been fully vaccinated. By the end of October, it is estimated that 100% of adults, or 80% of the population, would have completed their vaccination," he added.

       Muhyiddin said he was confident that the target would be reached, based on the current performance of the vaccination drive so far.

       The Prime Minister said nationwide and international data showed that Categories 4 and 5 infections as well as deaths drastically reduced when the rate of vaccination increases.

       "God willing, we pray that our country will be able to come out of this pandemic as soon as possible," he said.