Covid-19: Malaysia to carry out two-dose vaccine policy, says Khairy


PETALING JAYA: The government will carry out a two-dose policy under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme although a study had shown that a single dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines had up to 85% efficacy against the virus, says Khairy Jamaluddin (pic).

The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister also said that there have been recent reports by a country that the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine offers 85% efficacy.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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

Next In Nation

Perhilitan relocates sun bear, ending anxiety of Gua Musang residents
Putra Mahkota-Bandar Baru Nilai stretch on NSE reopened following flash floods
Loan shark suspected in pig head incidents
Cops tracking suspect over alleged lewd act in mosque
Wisma Putra coordinating evacuation of Malaysians affected by Middle East conflict
Appeals Court upholds man's 10-year jail sentence, whipping for sodomising teenager
Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia concludes tenure, hopes for continued growth in bilateral ties
Federal grants to state govts expected to hit RM10.5bil this year, says Anwar
Fisheries Dept raids six shops in KL selling invasive fish species
Road closures in JB from March 7 for Chingay parade

Others Also Read