Walk-in vaccinations, expected to begin on Aug 1, will help speed up efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic and increase the immunisation rate in the Klang Valley, where most of the cases are currently being reported.

Health Ministry deputy director-general (research and technical support) Dr Hishamshah Mohd Ibrahim said with the programme, those who had not received an appointment could finally get their first dose of vaccine.

"When we implemented the 'walk-in' method for those aged 60 and above...