MY Penang media family received their first doses of the vaccine over the weekend and if I’m asked for just one word to describe the atmosphere, it will be joy. Not one to fear needles, I did not worry about the jab nor did I feel anything when injected. Watching the Penang press corps with relief shining on their faces as they acquired the shield to protect them in this pandemic made me feel mushy. Those of us who received our first doses on Sunday have been putting their lives on the line a lot more than they admit. “There are 192 media practitioners in Penang, and 117 were vaccinated today, which is a great step forward,” he said.

Source: The Star June 28, 2021 23:26 UTC