Govt mulls fines for Covid-19 vaccine queue jumpers, says Health Minister


PETALING JAYA: Fines are being mulled for those caught jumping the queue for Covid-19 vaccines, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

“Under the Act, we have several specific provisions in which we can bring a person to justice by way of a fine if they prevent or stall efforts to control and prevent the spread of Covid-19,

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