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In Brazil, vaccine trial volunteers hope to save lives, not win fame

In Brazil, vaccine trial volunteers hope to save lives, not win fame

Many volunteers are convinced inoculations are the only way to end the crisis.
All parties should have a uniform view on Covid-19 vaccine - Zulkifli

All parties should have a uniform view on Covid-19 vaccine - Zulkifli

COVID-19 | 'Avoid misunderstanding... we have to protect the people from this epidemic,' says the minister.

How a British Covid-19 vaccine went from pole position to troubled start

How a British Covid-19 vaccine went from pole position to troubled start

Much was riding on the Oxford vaccine, a British-led endeavour also involving UK drugs firm AstraZeneca.
Brazil institute says CoronaVac efficacy above 50pct, but delays full results

Brazil institute says CoronaVac efficacy above 50pct, but delays full results

Withholding full results at the request of vaccine maker, China's Sinovac Biotech, raises questions on transparency.

Russia halts new volunteers in Sputnik vaccine trial now it is increasingly available

Russia halts new volunteers in Sputnik vaccine trial now it is increasingly available

With the shot increasingly available to the public, developers say it is unethical to administer a placebo to participants.

Prison inmates, migrant workers should be priority vaccine recipients - Khairy

Prison inmates, migrant workers should be priority vaccine recipients - Khairy

This is because they are exposed to the Covid-19 pandemic, the minister tells the media.

Khairy: Nothing black and white on UAE's vaccine gift yet

Khairy: Nothing black and white on UAE's vaccine gift yet

COVID-19 | No official document on the reported donation of 500,000 doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, minister says.

Why M'sia lags months behind S'pore in getting Covid-19 vaccine

Why M'sia lags months behind S'pore in getting Covid-19 vaccine

UPDATED 8PM | COVID-19 | Singapore has deep pockets and signed with Pfizer months earlier than Malaysia - Khairy.

After Belgium leak, KJ says 'very happy' with Pfizer vaccine deal

After Belgium leak, KJ says 'very happy' with Pfizer vaccine deal

The minister drops strong hints that Malaysia has gotten a better deal.

Covid-19 vaccine: PAC chair not in favour of KJ's secrecy request

Covid-19 vaccine: PAC chair not in favour of KJ's secrecy request

All proceedings will be followed by a report to be tabled to the Dewan Rakyat, says Wong Kah Woh.
DG: No confirmation on UAE vaccine gift, ‘hearsay’ for now

DG: No confirmation on UAE vaccine gift, ‘hearsay’ for now

COVID-19 | The Health Ministry appears in the dark on the details of the Covid-19 vaccine candidate to be trialled in Malaysia.

EU agreed 15.50 euros per dose for Pfizer vaccine - document

EU agreed 15.50 euros per dose for Pfizer vaccine - document

The EU drug regulator is expected to decide soon on approval for the Pfizer vaccine.
KJ: Kit Siang wrong to claim M'sia paying Pfizer 20x more than Belgium

KJ: Kit Siang wrong to claim M'sia paying Pfizer 20x more than Belgium

'RM3 billion is our overall estimate to get coverage for at least 70pct of our population.'
Global Covid-19 cases surpass 75 million

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 75 million

The US became the first country to record more than 300,000 deaths, while Brazil has more than 180,000.

Pfizer irked after Belgian politician publishes Covid-19 vaccine prices

Pfizer irked after Belgian politician publishes Covid-19 vaccine prices

Belgium is buying about five million doses of the vaccine at 12 euros (RM60) per shot.

Palestinians scramble for Covid-19 vaccines as Israel prepares rollout

Palestinians scramble for Covid-19 vaccines as Israel prepares rollout

The cash-strapped Palestinian government has yet to finalise any private supply agreements.
Some vaccine doses kept too cold, Pfizer having manufacturing issues - US officials

Some vaccine doses kept too cold, Pfizer having manufacturing issues - US officials

Officials are investigating whether storing the vaccines at excessively cold temperatures poses a safety or efficacy risk.
COMMENT | Intellectual property monopolies block vaccine access

COMMENT | Intellectual property monopolies block vaccine access

As the rich and powerful secure access, poor countries will leave out most people as only one in ten can be vaccinated in 2021.
Pasir Gudang MP volunteers to be first in constituency to take Covid-19 vaccine

Pasir Gudang MP volunteers to be first in constituency to take Covid-19 vaccine

The purpose of this declaration is to give confidence to the people of Pasir Gudang, says Hassan Karim.
Vaccination to prevent disease infection, epidemic demanded by all religions

Vaccination to prevent disease infection, epidemic demanded by all religions

It is categorised as a good practice for a person’s own health, the surrounding people, the community and the country as a whole.

Europe set to approve Covid-19 vaccine in Christmas week

Europe set to approve Covid-19 vaccine in Christmas week

EU authorities under pressure to quickly evaluate vaccines and give final approval for use.

'Healing is coming': First Americans vaccinated as US death toll passes 300,000

'Healing is coming': First Americans vaccinated as US death toll passes 300,000

The first person vaccinated is a New York City ICU nursing who has treated some of the sickest Covid-19 patients for months.

Russia repeats 91.4pct efficacy rate in new Covid-19 vaccine data - developers

Russia repeats 91.4pct efficacy rate in new Covid-19 vaccine data - developers

Meanwhile, over 200,000 people have already been vaccinated against the disease as part of Russia's mass inoculation programme.

S'pore approves Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

S'pore approves Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

The republic expects to receive the first shots by year-end, says PM Lee Hsien Loong.