Public response to booster jabs still unsatisfactory, says health minister
Dr Zaliha Mustafa however acknowledges a small increase in numbers.
Frontliners, high-risk groups urged to get Covid booster jab
The health ministry cites the latest Covid-19 developments in China, where cases are surging.
Canada okays Pfizer Covid booster for kids
Health authorities say citizens must prepare for the potential emergence of new variants of the virus in the months ahead.
Pfizer-BioNTech say Omicron-based Covid shots improve variant-specific response
Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration are scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss whether to update Covid-19 vaccines for the fall.
Seniors urged to get second booster dose as govt warns of possible new Covid wave
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says epidemiological developments in other countries suggest that a new wave of infections might occur in a few months' time.
Moderna’s new booster produces stronger response against Omicron
In the study, which did not measure vaccine effectiveness, the booster raised virus-neutralising antibodies by eight-fold against Omicron.
US to authorise Pfizer booster shot for children, report says
It is unclear how much demand there is for the third dose in the age group.
Taiwan approves second Covid booster shot for elderly
While Taiwan is dealing with a rise in local cases, the numbers overall remain small - 13,164 since Jan 1 - and just four people have died, with more than 99% of those infected reporting either minor or no symptoms.
US authorises Pfizer booster for kids as young as 12
The decision by the FDA comes as the pandemic, driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, flares up and as schoolchildren return by the millions to class following the holiday break.
Australia’s Omicron outbreak strains testing clinics as cases hit records
Australia has reported a record 16,500 cases in NSW and Victoria, home to more than half of Australia's near 26 million people, eclipsing the previous high of around 11,300.
Australia to shorten booster intervals as Omicron pushes cases to records
Booster shots will be offered from Jan 4 to everyone over 18 who had their second shot four months earlier and the interval will be again reduced to three months by the end of January.
Investigation ongoing into doctor’s death, says health ministry
It says Dr Chai Koh Meow completed his Covid-19 booster dose on Nov 9, and did not report any extraordinary side effects after receiving the vaccination.
