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GEORGE TOWN, GEORGIA (July 5): The state government’s ‘Penang Saring Covid-19’ (PSC-19) free mass testing campaign for target groups began today at Penang City Stadium.
The goal is to test 40,000 people by the end of July, according to State Housing, Local Government, and Town and Country Planning Committee Chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo.
“Currently, 7,368 participants have signed up for the event. The event would alternate between the island and the mainland “During a press conference today, he stated.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow was present at the introduction of PSC-19.
Sungai Pinang, Padang Kota, Dato Keramat, Pulau Tikus, Pengkalan Kota, and Batu Lanchang residents who are being examined today volunteered for the program.
PSC-19 will next travel to the mainland (on July 10 and 11) to see those in Perai, Seberang Jaya, Penanti, Permatang Pasir, Sungai Dua, and Permatang Pauh.
PSC-19 registration can be done online at penangsaring.selangkah.my or in person at one of the 40 state constituency offices./n
