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Govt to add Covid-19 vaccine order to cover 60-70pct of M'sians - PM

Govt to add Covid-19 vaccine order to cover 60-70pct of M'sians - PM

UPDATED 3.11PM | Muhyiddin Yassin says this was because some nations had purchased doses exceeding their population.

First US shots in Covid-19 vaccine campaign coming tomorrow

First US shots in Covid-19 vaccine campaign coming tomorrow

Healthcare workers and elderly people in long-term care facilities are expected to be the main recipients of the first wave.
Unlike US, KJ says no political pressure to push Covid-19 vaccines in M'sia

Unlike US, KJ says no political pressure to push Covid-19 vaccines in M'sia

NPRA will evaluate vaccines for safety and efficacy before approval for use.

US FDA authorises Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

US FDA authorises Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

The first inoculations are expected within days.

ADB launches US$9b Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility

ADB launches US$9b Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility

It offers rapid and equitable support to its developing members to procure and deliver effective and safe Covid-19 vaccines.
Sanofi and GSK delay Covid-19 vaccine, marking setback for global fight

Sanofi and GSK delay Covid-19 vaccine, marking setback for global fight

COVID-19 | Clinical trials of their Covid-19 vaccine showed an insufficient immune response in older people, the two drug firms say.

AstraZeneca to test combining Covid-19 vaccine with Russian shot

AstraZeneca to test combining Covid-19 vaccine with Russian shot

It is aimed at boosting the efficacy of the British drugmaker's vaccine.

What the UK allergic reaction cases mean for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

What the UK allergic reaction cases mean for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

These are some questions and answers about the cases.

MP SPEAKS | A response to Ku Li's 'baseless' claims about the vaccine deal

MP SPEAKS | A response to Ku Li's 'baseless' claims about the vaccine deal

Gua Musang MP’s statement contains a lot of baseless allegations, misrepresentations, and wrong facts.
British grandma is first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trials

British grandma is first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trials

Britain is the first Western country to start immunising its general population against Covid-19.

Fortune or foresight? AstraZeneca and Oxford's stories clash on Covid-19 vaccine

Fortune or foresight? AstraZeneca and Oxford's stories clash on Covid-19 vaccine

It's a rare instance of public dissension between major institutions collaborating on a pivotal project.

Facebook bans false claims about Covid-19 vaccines

Facebook bans false claims about Covid-19 vaccines

The move expands Facebook's current rules against falsehoods and conspiracy theories about the pandemic.
IBM warns hackers targeting Covid vaccine 'cold chain' supply process

IBM warns hackers targeting Covid vaccine 'cold chain' supply process

The IT company says in a blog post published today that it had uncovered 'a global phishing campaign'.
Decision on Covid-19 vaccination among M'sian Muslims to be known tomorrow

Decision on Covid-19 vaccination among M'sian Muslims to be known tomorrow

'We will look at all aspects, including from the Health Ministry and the mufti's point of view,' says minister.
Kelantan wants study on Covid-19 vaccine to ensure its Syariah compliance

Kelantan wants study on Covid-19 vaccine to ensure its Syariah compliance

Deputy MB says it's crucial to increase the confidence of the people.

When and which Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia

When and which Covid-19 vaccines are likely to be available in Asia

Few Asian countries are expected to receive big amounts initially.

Covid-19 vaccine safety: Transparency vital to avoid public confusion

Covid-19 vaccine safety: Transparency vital to avoid public confusion

People among the first in the country to receive Covid-19 vaccine must not be considered as 'laboratory rats'.

Health DG assures only safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines will be used

Health DG assures only safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines will be used

UPDATED 10.12PM | As for ultra-cold conditions needed for Pfizer vaccine, Dr Noor Hisham says govt has logistics covered.

Government to launch a campaign to fight vaccine misinformation

Government to launch a campaign to fight vaccine misinformation

This will be carried out through the media and health education initiatives such as talks and seminars, the prime minister says.

Malaysia’s first Covid-19 vaccine trial to begin next month

Malaysia’s first Covid-19 vaccine trial to begin next month

It will involve 3,000 participants and will assess the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in development, says PM.

Covid-19 vaccine: M'sia-China agreement catalyst for greater cooperation - Agong

Covid-19 vaccine: M'sia-China agreement catalyst for greater cooperation - Agong

His Majesty also expresses his happiness as both countries still record positive growth in terms of total trade.
Religious affairs minister: Exceptions to halal vaccine ingredients allowed in emergencies

Religious affairs minister: Exceptions to halal vaccine ingredients allowed in emergencies

PARLIAMENT | This comes as govt takes steps to ensure access to a Covid-19 vaccine.

First Americans to get Covid-19 vaccine by mid-December

First Americans to get Covid-19 vaccine by mid-December

The largest inoculation campaign in US history is expected to start in mid-December.

Analysis: Can first Covid-19 vaccines bring herd immunity? Experts have doubts

Analysis: Can first Covid-19 vaccines bring herd immunity? Experts have doubts

COVID-19 | The concept comes with caveats and big demands of what vaccines might be capable of.