A batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to arrive a week before immunisation plan, says Health Minister


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Malaysia will receive a batch of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine a week before the first phase of the national Covid-19 immunisation plan begins on Feb 26, says Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

The Health Minister said a batch of the vaccine needed to be received earlier to enable the 7,000 individuals tasked with providing the vaccination to be vaccinated themselves.

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