Switzerland to stop issuing, verifying Covid vax certs
GENEVA: Switzerland will no longer be issuing and verifying Covid-19 vaccination certificates starting Sept 1 under the system implemented within the European Union (EU) in June 2021, the Federal Council of Switzerland said Wednesday, reported Sputnik. “The system for issuing and verifying Covid-19 certificates will be discontinued at the end of August 2023. The federal […]
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 […]
240,900 people in Sarawak yet to go for their booster doses
BETONG: Some 249,000 eligible recipients in the state have yet to go for their Covid-19 booster jabs. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said according to the state health department, 86.3 per cent of the state population had obtained the booster doses as of yesterday (Feb 27). He said the jab was very important […]
Covid-19 vaccination to protect kids from protect Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents are advised to get their children vaccinated against Covid-19 to protect them from serious complications, particularly Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia President Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said based on a quick survey amongst its members, there has been an increasing trend of Covid-19 paediatric cases in […]
No case of fake vaccine cert in Sarawak
KUCHING: Fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates are not being sold in Sarawak thus far and police want to keep it that way. The assurance came from Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail when contacted on Wednesday (Jan 19). According to him, surveillance and monitoring conducted by Sarawak police have found no traces of such activities being […]
Not wise to take Omicron lightly
KUCHING: Here’s something to reflect on. Yes, the Omicron variant of Covid-19 causes milder symptoms but only if you are vaccinated. Senior consultant paediatrician of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Dr Ooi Mong How said people who have been vaccinated, boosted and with no health problems would experience milder symptoms should they be infected by Omicron. […]
Sibu prepares to vaccinate its youth
SIBU: Youths aged 16 and 17 years in Sibu may get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccines next week. Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) coordinator, Dr Annuar Rapaee said they were waiting for further instructions from the government to exercise the vaccination programme. He was commenting on a recent announcement by newly-minted Health […]
Two-day event sees 16 homeless persons inoculated in Sibu
SIBU: Sixteen homeless people here received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine through the Sibu Division Homeless Community Vaccination Programme, that began last Sunday (Aug 15). Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) chairman Wong Hee Sieng said the integrated operation involved about 40 staff from various agencies, including Sibu Resident’s Office, Sibu District Office, […]
Miri food operators, handlers required to get vaccination letter
KUCHING: Miri City Council (MCC) is requiring all food operators and handlers to obtain a letter from MCC confirming their Covid-19 vaccinations before they can resume normal operations. This compulsory requirement was announced by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) as the state moved into Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan on July 14. […]
Covid-19 vaccination for homeless to start on Aug 8
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Covid-19 vaccination for the homeless will be conducted in nine divisions in Sarawak from Aug 8, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “This is a collaboration between the ministry and other agencies such as the Resident’s Office, Divisional Health Office, Divisional Social Welfare Office, police, Immigration Department and local authorities,” she explained during a […]
