Singapore: Safety is top priority in Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, says parliament; 28 imported cases reported


The vaccines are held up against strict international standards of quality, safety and efficacy. - The Straits Times/Asian News Network

SINGAPORE, Jan 5 (The Straits Times/ANN): Safety must be ensured for people receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, and that will include having a proper queueing and registration system, and ensuring their data is captured accurately.

All of these will have a bearing on how quickly vaccinations can be rolled out, Parliament heard on Monday (Jan 4).

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