COVID: No instruction to make it mandatory for Malaysians to get booster jabs - Fahmi
For now MOH only encouraged people, especially those in vulnerable and high-risk groups, to take a third COVID booster shot.
Mon Dec 18 2023
China allows COVID boosters of different technologies than primary shots
This is an effort to improve immunisation strategies amid concerns that its most-used jabs appeared to be weaker against variants.
Sat Feb 19 2022
COVID booster efficacy wanes significantly by fourth month: US study
It was likely that fourth doses would more likely be needed for subsets of people who mount weaker immune responses, such as the elderly and immunocompromised.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Australians told to get COVID boosters to be considered fully vaccinated
A person's vaccination status will be considered "overdue" if they have not received a booster within six months of their second dose.
Fri Feb 11 2022
England opens COVID booster jab programme to 16 and 17-year-olds
England's health service said it will expand its COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to include 16 and 17-year-olds from Monday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Should everyone get a COVID booster? Many scientists believe yes
Many scientists tracking the data believe it's the right time for the move.
Fri Nov 19 2021
No need for COVID booster jabs for now - WHO
The comments came just before the U.S. government said it planned to make the booster shots widely available to all Americans.
Thu Aug 19 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccine in Klang Valley only, Germany aims for COVID booster shots from Sept
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Pfizer to seek US authorization for COVID booster shot as Delta variant spreads
The FDA and CDC said: "We are prepared for booster doses if and when the science demonstrates that they are needed."
Fri Jul 09 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024