A total of 11 vaccination centres are now up and running, and more will progressively be opened so that Covid-19 jabs can be administered at about 40 centres by the end of Apr, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong announced on Fri. As part of the effort to expand the number of vaccination centres, 17 healthcare providers, including Raffles Medical, Parkway Shenton and Thomson Medical, have been appointed by MOH to set up and run 36 vaccination centres and 10 mobile vaccination teams, ST has learnt. According to documents seen by ST, the tender, which is worth $38 million, was jointly awarded to the 17 providers on Feb 11. It stated that the vaccination centres should each be able to cater to at least 2,000 people a day. The centres and the mobile teams will be set up progressively and the number required is subject to change. A total of 21 vendors had placed bids for the tender. Sites for vaccination centres could include vacant schools, CCs and sports halls. The centres will operate for up to 12 months, and should operate from 8am to 10pm daily, including weekends and public holidays.... Continue Reading