Over half of Singapore's population has been boosted, with about 42,000 getting Covid-19 shots daily


From Feb 14, those aged 18 and above will be required to get a Covid-19 booster jab to maintain their fully vaccinated status. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Jan 16 (The Straits Times/ANN): Over half, or 51 per cent, of the total population has taken the booster shot, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in a Facebook post marking the milestone on Sunday.

Noting that more individuals are stepping forward for the booster, Ong said: "Now, about 42,000 individuals are getting boosted a day. This is a stark increase from 25,000 daily in mid to late December.

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