In recent weeks, there has been a worrisome surge in COVID-19 cases and Malaysians have been reminded to wear back their masks again and practice good hygiene.
In light of the situation, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced its plans to roll out the third booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine in order to cope with rising cases.
3rd booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine to be introduced
According to Sinar Harian, MOH is set to release guidelines for administering the third booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine in response to a recent spike in cases.
Newly appointed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the implementation will involve vulnerable groups, namely patients with chronic illnesses and elderly people who are at a higher risk of getting infected.
He also added that the existing vaccine supply is sufficient to meet the needs of the population in the government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.
“If we implement it (the 3rd booster shot), there are still supplies that have not reached their expiration date which still can be used in providing protection against various strains of Covid-19.
Yesterday (Dec 13), a total of 12,757 cases were reported within just one week, which was double the figure of the previous week.
Various factors contributing to the spike include the lack of mask-wearing in public, weather conditions, movement patterns, and the current school holiday season.
Meanwhile, Dr. Dzulkefly said the Cabinet has also been briefed about the current situation of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia.
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