Diversifying vaccine portfolio expedites country’s rate of vaccination
PUTRAJAYA: The government’s decision in diversifying the vaccine portfolio under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) has succeeded in raising the country’s rate of vaccination which propelled Malaysia as among the fastest in the world, said PICK Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. According to him, the national vaccination rate is high if compared with South Korea […]
Phase two of CIVac to begin Aug 5
KUALA LUMPUR: Phase Two of the Construction Industry Vaccination Programme (CIVac) which will start on Aug 5 will involve 55,000 construction workers in Penang and Johor. Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the registration for the vaccination was opened on July 12 with 30,000 slots allocated for the workers in Penang and 25,000, in […]
Over five million vaccine doses administered nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: Over five million Covid-19 vaccine doses, comprising both first and second shots, have been administered nationwide as of yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said until yesterday, a total of 3,957,687 individuals had received the first dose, while 1,553,033 people had completed their second dose, bringing the overall number of vaccine […]
Old age no barrier to getting inoculated
BINTULU: It has been noted that old age is not an obstacle for anyone who wishes to get immunised by getting injected with the Covid-19 vaccine. The fact that two octogenarians were among the 413 individuals receiving their first dose of Covid-19 vaccines (Sinovac) on Saturday was a testament of this. Both took the opportunity […]
RM1 bln to strengthen public healthcare under Pemerkasa Plus
KUALA LUMPUR: A sum of RM1 billion has been allocated to increase capacity and strengthen public healthcare under the Supplementary Strategic Programme to Empower the People and Economy (Pemerkasa Plus) unveiled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddn Yassin tonight. He said RM450 million is for boosting bed capacity and ICU equipment for Covid-19 treatment, not […]
AstraZeneca is safe, to be given to senior citizens
PUTRAJAYA: The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, and it will be administered to senior citizens, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. “I wish to confirm that the AstraZeneca vaccine is safe for use and it is effective. We will give it to those aged 60 and above, the most suitable group,” […]
Phase two Covid-19 vaccination to begin on April 19 in eight states
PUTRAJAYA: Phase two of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme, covering senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PwD) and those with chronic diseases, will begin on April 19 in eight states, said the programme’s Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Phase two will kick off with Kedah, Melaka, Penang, Pahang, Sabah, Sarawak, Terengganu and the Federal Territory of Labuan, […]
279,023 individuals complete both doses of Covid-19 vaccination
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 279, 023 individuals in the first phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme have completed receiving both doses of their vaccine shots as of yesterday. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said 508,481 individuals were given the first dose during the same period, bringing the total number of doses […]
Private hospitals will be allowed to initiate discussions for Covid-19 vaccine purchase
PUTRAJAYA: Private hospitals will be given permission to negotiate with suppliers to purchase Covid-19 vaccines, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today. But being personally involved in discussions with vaccine providers, he said vaccine delivery to private markets will most likely be made in the third and fourth quarter of this year, […]
Phase 2 of covid-19 vaccination to commence April 19
PUTRAJAYA: The phase two of the national vaccination exercise which prioritises the elderly, those with morbidity problems and persons with disabilities will commence on April 19, said Coordinating Minister of the Covid-19 National Immunisation Programme, Khairy Jamaluddin. He said recipients would be notified on vaccination appointment from April 5, two weeks prior to the appointment […]
