Singapore: New S$2,000 payout for those who need hospitalisation after Covid-19 vaccine shot


Those who need inpatient hospitalisation and medical intervention after the vaccination, and who subsequently recover, will get $2,000. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, March 16 (The Straits Times/ANN): Those who suffer from serious side effects related to their Covid-19 vaccination can apply for financial assistance from Wednesday (March 17).

Their applications under the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme for Covid-19 vaccination (Vifap) will need to be accompanied by medical information on the serious side effect from the doctor treating them, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said.

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