Take your second booster dose
SIBU: The public is encouraged to take their second booster dose, especially for those who are at risk, ahead of the upcoming Gawai Dayak festival. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian gave the advice when officiating at the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch Pre-Gawai Dayak ceremony yesterday (May 14). He pointed […]
Police ready to face 12th Sarawak Election
KUCHING: A total of 880 police personnel from the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) will be on duty for the 12th Sarawak Election (PRN12). Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the preparation included nine stations in the Kuching area with a total strength of 983 members. “However, the number will be increased by 150 […]
Are you ready for your booster jab?
KUCHING: Those aged 60 and above who have completed both doses of the Covid-19 vaccination and passed the required period after their second dose are urged to make an appointment to receive a booster dose. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this group was at high-risk and vulnerable, adding […]
Third dose, booster shot for vulnerable group underway
KUCHING: Third doses and booster shots of Covid-19 vaccines for Sarawakians began on Wednesday (Oct 13). “However, this does not mean the vaccines that were given previously are not providing the clinical protective effect as desired. “It (booster and third dose) is an additional protection for the vulnerable group in which they have issues with […]
Booster shot for high-risk groups next week
KUCHING: Sarawak will begin administering the Covid-19 booster dose to high-risk individuals starting next week. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the medical experts were now finalising the details on whether to use the Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech) or Sinovac vaccines. “We will start next week using either Pfizer […]
Ready for the booster shot?
KUALA LUMPUR: Is a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine necessary? Nurashikin Azhari feels strongly that it should be made necessary — for frontliners, at least. “The third dose is not just necessary, but should be made compulsory for frontliners due to the nature of our work,” the 37-year-old nurse said to Bernama. Nurashikin, who […]
Booster shots? Conduct antibody test first
KUCHING: A virologist has cautioned the government against across-the-board Covid-19 booster shots for everyone or mandatory third vaccine shots for high risk individuals. Associate Professor in Virology of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Unimas, Dr Tan Cheng Siang, said the best way to determine if an individual required a third shot is through […]
Grab the opportunity to get the booster shot with both hands
KUCHING: Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing advised those who have been given the chance to get the booster dose to grab it with both hands. The Meradong assemblyman stated that it is not only going to increase one’s immunity but also enable one to feel confident while carrying out duties. “I welcome the move to enhance […]
Booster shot aimed at keeping protection level up
KUCHING: A third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine does not imply that immunisation has been unsuccessful, says Dr Helmy Hazmi. The Associate Professor attached to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak stated that generally waning immunity affected both the mRNA and inactivated vaccines used in Sarawak’s vaccination programmes. “When we […]
Hope for quick implementation of booster shot
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has expressed hope that the booster dose would be implemented as soon as possible. The Utilities Minister said this is because it is evident that vaccines can reduce the severity of the coronavirus infections, thus saving lives. “The basis on whether the booster dose is required or mandatory […]
