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Vaccine: Selangor sultan gives way to frontliners

Vaccine: Selangor sultan gives way to frontliners

The ruler urges the people to get their vaccine as scheduled and not be influenced by anti-vaccine groups.

CanSinoBIO's Covid-19 vaccine 65.7 pct effective in global trials, Pakistan official says

CanSinoBIO's Covid-19 vaccine 65.7 pct effective in global trials, Pakistan official says

Its single-dose regimen and normal refrigeration requirements could make the vaccine an attractive option for some.

UK regulators say extra AstraZeneca vaccine data highlights efficacy in elderly

UK regulators say extra AstraZeneca vaccine data highlights efficacy in elderly

However, some European countries say more data is needed before it is given to those over 65.

J&J files Covid-19 vaccine application with US health regulators

J&J files Covid-19 vaccine application with US health regulators

It seeks FDA approval for its single-dose vaccine for emergency use.

Racing the virus: Why tweaking vaccines to fight variants won't be simple

Racing the virus: Why tweaking vaccines to fight variants won't be simple

It will be a formidable challenge to drugmakers to manufacture to meet the rapidly-evolving coronavirus.

Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine is 89.3 percent effective in UK trial

Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine is 89.3 percent effective in UK trial

However, the company says it is less effective in South Africa.

MMA: Increase private GP participation to speed up Covid vaccination programme

MMA: Increase private GP participation to speed up Covid vaccination programme

It will also help the government reduce overall traffic at government vaccination sites, says MMA president.
Pfizer vaccine only slightly less effective against key South African mutations - study

Pfizer vaccine only slightly less effective against key South African mutations - study

The result of the study is based on blood samples taken from people who were given the vaccine.

Call for govt to strengthen public confidence in Covid-19 vaccine

Call for govt to strengthen public confidence in Covid-19 vaccine

The Malaysian Health Coalition also suggests the government prioritise the most vulnerable populations.
M'sia starts Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial, 3,000 volunteers involved

M'sia starts Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial, 3,000 volunteers involved

It's being carried out with the objective of assessing its safety and effectiveness against Covid-19 infection.
US to purchase millions more vaccine doses to curb virus

US to purchase millions more vaccine doses to curb virus

US president and team working around the clock to get the vaccines rolled out to more states.

Suhakam wants free Covid-19 vaccines for vulnerable non-citizens, detainees

Suhakam wants free Covid-19 vaccines for vulnerable non-citizens, detainees

Otherwise, these communities risk being unprotected against a virus that does not discriminate.

Germany backs EU export restrictions on vaccine after supply cuts

Germany backs EU export restrictions on vaccine after supply cuts

German Health Minister Jens Spahn made the statement after both Pfizer and AstraZeneca announced supply issues.

Deal signed: Local firms to supply Sinovac, Gamaleya vaccines from March

Deal signed: Local firms to supply Sinovac, Gamaleya vaccines from March

Two local companies - Duopharma and Pharmaniaga - will supply the Sputnik V and Sinovac vaccines.

'Ring vaccination' on the cards - Khairy Jamaluddin

'Ring vaccination' on the cards - Khairy Jamaluddin

This will see the administering of vaccines at a location or a cluster where necessary, the minister says.

Moderna says it believes vaccine will work against new variants

Moderna says it believes vaccine will work against new variants

The drug maker says it found no reduction in the antibody response against the variant found in Britain.

Understanding the Islamic perspective of Covid-19 vaccines

Understanding the Islamic perspective of Covid-19 vaccines

Anti-vaxxers, conspiracy theorists continue to claim vaccine shots contain substances forbidden by Islam.

Too little info, too much risk - why insurance firms can’t cover Covid-19

Too little info, too much risk - why insurance firms can’t cover Covid-19

Insurance association chief explains why ‘evolving’ pandemic makes it hard to price insurance policies.

WHO plans slew of Covid-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout - document

WHO plans slew of Covid-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout - document

The majority of shots delivered under its Covax programme are going to poorer countries.

Use of Covid-19 vaccine in line with Islamic law - Jakim officer

Use of Covid-19 vaccine in line with Islamic law - Jakim officer

Islam encourages its followers to prevent diseases or seek treatment early, says Jakim research officer Fahmi Rusli.

Norway warns of vaccine risk for 'old and frail' patients

Norway warns of vaccine risk for 'old and frail' patients

It says the vaccines have very little risk, except for 'the frailest patients'.

Explainer: What's behind varying efficacy data for Sinovac's vaccine?

Explainer: What's behind varying efficacy data for Sinovac's vaccine?

New efficacy data from Brazil on this Covid-19 vaccine raises more questions than answers.

KJ explains why S'pore, Indonesia got vaccines before us

KJ explains why S'pore, Indonesia got vaccines before us

Khairy highlights the unique circumstances that allow the two countries to roll out vaccines earlier.
Deal's off if vaccine doesn’t pass muster, KJ assures amid doubts about Sinovac

Deal's off if vaccine doesn’t pass muster, KJ assures amid doubts about Sinovac

A Phase III clinical trial in Brazil finds Sinovac vaccine to be only 50.4 percent efficacious.