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US tightens travel rules as more countries secure borders to quell Omicron

US tightens travel rules as more countries secure borders to quell Omicron

Malaysia temporarily banned travellers from countries deemed at risk.
Govt paid premium for some Sinovac vaccines due to Pharmaniaga delay - PAC

Govt paid premium for some Sinovac vaccines due to Pharmaniaga delay - PAC

Govt paid up to 18.12pct more for finished Sinovac vaccines.

Govt to accelerate booster rollout in light of Omicron variant

Govt to accelerate booster rollout in light of Omicron variant

There is no mention of a timeframe for hitting the booster rollout targets.

ProtectHealth expands availability of Sinovac boosters

ProtectHealth expands availability of Sinovac boosters

More vaccination centres will start offering Sinovac boosters.

Moderna CEO warns Covid-19 shots less effective against Omicron

Moderna CEO warns Covid-19 shots less effective against Omicron

Scientists say it could take days to weeks to understand Omicron's severity
China pledges another 1bil Covid-19 vaccine doses for Africa

China pledges another 1bil Covid-19 vaccine doses for Africa

600m doses would be donations and 400m doses would be provided through other means.
Mosti to conduct clinical trials for two locally-produced vaccines

Mosti to conduct clinical trials for two locally-produced vaccines

The cancer, cholera vaccines will undergo trials in UK and India.

Govt yet to decide on booster shot for 'fully vaccinated' status

Govt yet to decide on booster shot for 'fully vaccinated' status

Our experts are looking into its effectiveness, says Health Minister Khairy.

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccine risk-benefit analysis for children aged 5-11

COMMENT | Covid-19 vaccine risk-benefit analysis for children aged 5-11

Vaccine benefits far outweigh heart inflammation risks.

M'sia may pay for neglecting migrants' vaccination, say groups

M'sia may pay for neglecting migrants' vaccination, say groups

Sizable population of unvaccinated migrants in large industrial towns in Selangor.

Over RM132k compensation approved for vaccine adverse effects

Over RM132k compensation approved for vaccine adverse effects

Ministry received 93 applications for compensation as of yesterday.

Putrajaya to control price of Covid vaccine boosters in private market

Putrajaya to control price of Covid vaccine boosters in private market

Ceiling price will be announced next week, says Health Minister.

COMMENT | Where's my booster dose?

COMMENT | Where's my booster dose?

MySejahtera booster appointment scheduled but turned away from clinic.

Insights into Malaysia’s 30k Covid-19 death milestone

Insights into Malaysia’s 30k Covid-19 death milestone

New information on Covid-19 and vaccines can provide valuable context.

Oil palm plantation sector logs 40th Covid-19 cluster

Oil palm plantation sector logs 40th Covid-19 cluster

Activist raises concerns over undocumented workers' vaccination status.

Sinovac shot's protection against ICU admission wanes rapidly too

Sinovac shot's protection against ICU admission wanes rapidly too

Protection against death remains high but lags behind Pfizer rival.
China CDC supports mix-and-match booster vaccine dose

China CDC supports mix-and-match booster vaccine dose

Its DG says additional shots necessary against decline of protective antibodies.

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term efficacy in adolescents

Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine trial data shows long-term efficacy in adolescents

Data will support applications for full approval in vaccinating adolescents.

Take whatever booster on offer, says KJ as Sinovac shows waning immunity

Take whatever booster on offer, says KJ as Sinovac shows waning immunity

Sinovac recipients make up 84pct of serious breakthrough cases in Hospital Sungai Buloh.

US expands Covid-19 booster eligibility to all adults

US expands Covid-19 booster eligibility to all adults

'Booster shots demonstrated ability to safely increase people’s protection.'

Pharmaniaga to supply Sinovac booster dose to private market

Pharmaniaga to supply Sinovac booster dose to private market

It will be available at selected private hospitals and clinics.

AstraZeneca, Sinovac vaccines approved as booster shots

AstraZeneca, Sinovac vaccines approved as booster shots

AZ booster after 6 months, Sinovac after 3-6 months.

S Korea to cut vaccine booster interval for elderly to fight rise in cases

S Korea to cut vaccine booster interval for elderly to fight rise in cases

Seniors will get booster 4 months after second dose instead of 6.

NPRA approves shelf-life extension for Pfizer, Sinovac vaccines

NPRA approves shelf-life extension for Pfizer, Sinovac vaccines

Many regulators elsewhere have already approved more relaxed requirements.