Negative attitudes towards vaccines combined with increased confidence after primary vaccine series are factors associated with hesitancy towards booster doses.

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said admissions of Covid-19 patients to health facilities also declined.

The public is reminded to stay vigilant to curb the rise in Covid-19 cases during the Raya season.

The health ministry says it has increased the percentage of individuals eligible to receive a booster dose to curb the spread of infection, serious infections and deaths.

The heart inflammations developed by two male teens were both said to be mild.

In South Africa, where the virus mutation was first identified, no deaths linked to Omicron have been officially announced.

The move, backed by a scientific advisory body and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, comes as ministers scramble to react swiftly to the new variant, which was first detected in South Africa.

Appointments for booster jabs for will be given through MySejahtera although recipients can also register on the waiting list to obtain dates at selected public and private health facilities.