Covid-19 booster dose available at Wisma Persekutuan
BY CHRISTOPER DING MIRI: People aged 18 and above who have received the booster dose against Covid-19 have been urged to get their second booster dose at Wisma Persekutuan along Jalan Kipas on Monday (Jan 30). The Divisional Health Office in a statement also encouraged those aged 50 and above who received their first booster […]
Take Pfizer as booster shots
KUCHING: Sarawakians who received China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines are advised to take Pfizer-BioNTech for their booster shots. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian advised those who have been administered the Chinese vaccine for the first two doses to take the Pfizer vaccine for their subsequent booster shots. He told reporters this after officiating […]
If you are eligible, take second booster dose
SIBU: People eligible for the Covid-19 second booster dose have been urged to take their shots as soon as possible. In making the appeal State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas expressed concern over the state recording only 7.1 per cent turnout for the injection thus far. “I would like to […]
Eligible recipients advised to get second booster
KUCHING: Those who are eligible to receive the second booster dose against COVID-19 are urged to come forward to get the shot. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that there are 302,243 Sarawakians with risk factors or those aged above 60 who are eligible for the second booster dose. “However, as of […]
Second booster dose essential for maximum protection
BY NATASHA JEE & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: The second COVID-19 booster dose is being rolled out in the state in order to build the body’s immunity to the virus and prevent a spike in cases, especially during the upcoming Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak celebrations. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian stated […]
Hishammuddin tests positive for Covid-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein is confirmed positive with Covid-19. The Office of the Senior Defence Minister, in a statement here today, said Hishammuddin, who had received the booster dose, is now undergoing quarantine as required by the Health Ministry. “He went for the RT-PCR Covid-19 test periodically and also […]
51.2% of Malaysia’s adults given booster doses
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 11,988,626 adults or 51.2 per cent of the group in the country have received their COVID-19 booster doses as of yesterday. Based on the COVIDNOW portal, 22,925,149 individuals or 97.9 per cent of the adult population in the country have completed their vaccination, while 99.1 per cent or 23,202,052 individuals have received at least […]
Military personnel, staff and families get vaccine booster doses
KUCHING: Some 4,547 army personnel, Defense Ministry staff and families in Sarawak have received their Covid-19 booster shots thus far. The booster dose programme commenced on Nov 10 and is expected to be completed on Nov 16. The programme is implemented on a drive-through basis at all five vaccination centres (PPVs), namely Muara Tuang Camp […]
Eligible senior citizens receive booster dose
MIRI: Senior citizens aged 60 and above and individuals with comorbidities in Miri Division began receiving their Covid-19 booster dose today (Oct 28). Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) said the programme will involve all districts in Miri Division, namely Miri, Subis, Marudi, Beluru and Telang Usan districts. The implementation of booster doses and additional […]
Life will be difficult for anti-vaxxers warning
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will take a vigorous approach towards those who refuse to be vaccinated by ‘continuing to make their life difficult’, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. However, he said those who cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons will be fine as they would be provided with MySejahtera digital exemption. “Sorry to say, […]
