#covid-19 vaccine

Sinovac vaccine cheaper as bottling to be done in M'sia - Khairy

Sinovac vaccine cheaper as bottling to be done in M'sia - Khairy

Pharmaniaga Bhd will be overseeing the bottling process for the vaccine, says the minister.

LETTER | Include community pharmacists in Covid-19 vaccination programme

LETTER | Include community pharmacists in Covid-19 vaccination programme

Authorities should also vaccinate all community pharmacists as they face public daily to provide their services.

Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine works against virus variants in lab

Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine works against virus variants in lab

A study also finds that arthritis drugs improve survival of Covid-19 patients.

WHO tells rich countries to stop cutting the vaccines queue

WHO tells rich countries to stop cutting the vaccines queue

Those who have ordered excess doses should immediately hand them over to the Covax vaccine-sharing facility.
Covid-19: Khairy says 18 months to achieve herd immunity

Covid-19: Khairy says 18 months to achieve herd immunity

'We hope to achieve our target of getting 70pct to 80pct of the population inoculated,' says the minister.
How safe is the Pfizer vaccine and how was it done so quickly?

How safe is the Pfizer vaccine and how was it done so quickly?

KINIGUIDE | Researchers worked hard to deliver vaccine in record time, but sceptics question if safety was compromised.

Sinovac vaccine 78pct effective in Brazil trial, experts call for more details

Sinovac vaccine 78pct effective in Brazil trial, experts call for more details

However, a lack of data details on the vaccine's effectiveness stirred calls from researchers for more transparency.

400 volunteers wanted for Covid-19 vaccine trial in Sarawak

400 volunteers wanted for Covid-19 vaccine trial in Sarawak

State Health Department is looking for healthy persons to take part in the trial at the Sarawak General Hospital.

Criticism mounts of India's 'abrupt' approval of local vaccine

Criticism mounts of India's 'abrupt' approval of local vaccine

This comes after news that the shot was approved just a day after the vaccine maker was asked for more evidence.

Minister: Employers legally bound to pay for vaccinating staff

Minister: Employers legally bound to pay for vaccinating staff

This comes as Putrajaya discusses whether Covid-19 vaccines can be provided to migrant workers for free in a bid to achieve herd immunity.

COMMENT | Are we just going to wait for the vaccines to arrive?

COMMENT | Are we just going to wait for the vaccines to arrive?

Just a few months ago, we were well on the road to recovery. Where did it all go wrong?
Human body is 'intelligent', vaccine still effective if Covid-19 virus mutates - expert

Human body is 'intelligent', vaccine still effective if Covid-19 virus mutates - expert

This is because the human body also produces antibodies with immunological memory, the paediatrician says.

PAC satisfied with govt's Covid-19 vaccine procurement, NDA to be observed

PAC satisfied with govt's Covid-19 vaccine procurement, NDA to be observed

Non-disclosure agreements with manufacturers will be observed, PAC said after three key officials testified before it.

Indonesia says mass vaccinations to begin Jan 13, president to get first shot

Indonesia says mass vaccinations to begin Jan 13, president to get first shot

The Covid-19 vaccinations will begin then, as the country battles the worst coronavirus outbreak in Southeast Asia.

India's drugs experts approve AstraZeneca, local Covid-19 vaccines

India's drugs experts approve AstraZeneca, local Covid-19 vaccines

Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D and Russia’s Sputnik V vaccines are both on trial in India.

Only two-thirds willing to receive Covid-19 vaccine, short of herd-immunity target

Only two-thirds willing to receive Covid-19 vaccine, short of herd-immunity target

Health Ministry survey finds those unsure or rejecting the vaccine concerned on safety, efficacy, and side effects.

Sinopharm's Covid-19 vaccine 79pct effective, seeks approval in China

Sinopharm's Covid-19 vaccine 79pct effective, seeks approval in China

Should this be endorsed, it will become China's first approved vaccine for general public use.

Singapore begins rollout of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine with healthcare workers

Singapore begins rollout of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine with healthcare workers

Singapore is the first country in Asia to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.
Biden offers gloomy vaccine outlook as US reports first case of Covid-19 variant

Biden offers gloomy vaccine outlook as US reports first case of Covid-19 variant

'It’s going to take years, not months, to vaccinate the American people,' says the president-elect.
Malaysia to intensify Covid-19 vaccine development with UAE - Agong

Malaysia to intensify Covid-19 vaccine development with UAE - Agong

The UAE has demonstrated itself as a friend of Malaysia during this difficult period, His Majesty says.

Indonesia secures vaccine deals with Pfizer, AstraZeneca

Indonesia secures vaccine deals with Pfizer, AstraZeneca

The country intends to purchase 50 million doses of coronavirus vaccines from the two drugmakers.

Govt denies Covid-19 vaccine for Malaysia more costly than in Belgium

Govt denies Covid-19 vaccine for Malaysia more costly than in Belgium

The cost of vaccines for a Malaysian is RM77.35, which is priced lower than that of Belgium, deputy minister says.

YOURSAY | No surprise that S'pore beat us in the race for vaccines

YOURSAY | No surprise that S'pore beat us in the race for vaccines

'Khairy's pathetic lament that Singapore has 'deep pockets' is a national affront…'

Covid-19: UK mutation not in M'sia yet, but local strain may be more infectious too

Covid-19: UK mutation not in M'sia yet, but local strain may be more infectious too

There are signs that a local variant of the virus carrying the A701V mutation in its spike protein also has increased infectivity.