Singapore delays second Covid-19 vaccine dose; those aged 40-44 can register for jabs from May 19


The national vaccination programme will also be extended to those in the 12-to-15 age group soon. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore has tweaked its vaccination strategy to protect more residents faster.

From Wednesday (May 19), those who register for Covid-19 vaccination will have their second dose scheduled six to eight weeks after the first, instead of three to four weeks later.

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