KJ: Vaccinations for prioritised communities on track for Feb 2021


PETALING JAYA: Front line workers, senior citizens and people with chronic illnesses will be prioritised for the Covid-19 vaccinations, the first delivery of which is on track to be received before the end of February 2021, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pic).

"For our Pfizer order we will receive 1 million doses in Q1 2021, 1.7 million doses in Q2, 5.8 million doses in Q3 and 4.3 million doses in Q4. The delivery of our orders with other manufacturers will also be staggered," he wrote in his blog, explaining that the delivery is staggered based on a quarterly schedule.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Dead woman with thigh injuries washes ashore in Kota Tinggi
Man feared drowned while rescuing son in Sungai Lebir
Floods: Sarawak fully recovers fully as last evacuation centre closes
Minimum of 'C' in four core subjects for all students among targets in new education blueprint, says DG
Lorry driver dies after being pinned between two vehicles in Ulu Tiram
Umno AGM: Akmal a 'good child, though sometimes naughty', 'ayahanda' Zahid says in move to ease tensions
Umno AGM: 'Grand collaboration' not a revival of Muafakat Nasional, says Zahid
Umno wants to form grand collaboration to unite all Malay parties, says Zahid
Umno proposes law to protect teachers
No govt policies without Umno's consent, says Tok Mat

Others Also Read