With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?
Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
MOH denies digital vax certs will be erased on MySejahtera
MOH denied a viral message that says the government will erase the MySejahtera digital certificates of those who do not take their COVID-19 booster shots.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Booster shot needed to ensure optimum immunity - Health DG
COVID-19 booster shots are needed after a certain time to ensure fully vaccinated individuals' immunity remains at an optimum level, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Fri Jan 21 2022
896 AEFI reports linked to booster shots received, 42 serious - Health DG
A total of 896 of 24,286 reports received on AEFI cases up to Jan 15 is related to COVID-19 booster shots, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Gov't yet to decide on booster shot requirement for 'fully vaccinated' status
The government has yet to decide on whether to make COVID-19 booster shots a condition for individuals to be considered fully vaccinated, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: Govt to decide on allowing walk-ins for COVID-19 booster shots, Biden raised concerns over Tibet, Hong Kong and Xinjiang
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Tue Nov 16 2021
COVID-19 booster shots available Thursday for MPs yet to receive it
The booster shots for these MPs would be administered from 9 am to 1 pm at the Parliament clinic tomorrow.
Wed Nov 10 2021
MPs to get COVID-19 booster shots beginning Tuesday
Mohd Rashid in announcing the matter today said the booster dose session will start at 9.30 am at Parliament's banquet hall.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Muhyiddin, wife get COVID-19 booster shots
Muhyiddin, 74, and Noorainee, 69, arrived at the PPV at 9.35 am and finished receiving the Pfizer booster dose injections at about 10 am.
Sat Oct 23 2021
US CDC advisers back COVID-19 booster shots for those 65 and older, not for high-risk workers
The recommendations only cover people who received their second Pfizer/BioNTech shot at least six months earlier.
Fri Sep 24 2021
US COVID-19 booster shot campaign to start with only Pfizer - Source
A White House plan to offer COVID-19 booster shots will most likely start this month only with the vaccine made by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia recorded highest number of COVID-19 cases, Pfizer and BioNTech developing COVID-19 booster shots
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Fri Jul 09 2021
US preparing for 1-year COVID-19 booster shots; Pfizer chief sees need
Kessler said while the duration of immunity after vaccination is being studied, booster vaccines could be needed.
Fri Apr 16 2021
U.S. preparing for 1-year COVID-19 booster shots; Pfizer chief sees need
The US is preparing for the possibility that a booster shot will be needed between nine to 12 months after people are initially vaccinated.
Thu Apr 15 2021
US FDA gearing up for rapid review of potential COVID-19 booster shots
Scientists must agree upon at what point a variant has strayed too far from the unaltered virus and requires a new vaccine.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024