Experts: Majority ready to accept Covid-19 vaccine but more awareness needed


PETALING JAYA: A recent Health Ministry survey that found 67% of respondents accepting of the Covid-19 vaccine is a good indicator, though more needs to be done to educate the public, say health experts.

Epidemiologist Datuk Prof Dr Awang Bulgiba Awang Mahmud of Universiti Malaya said the 67% acceptance rate among Malaysians was a good start.

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