AstraZeneca gets all-clear


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will proceed with using the AstraZeneca vaccine after deciding that the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the negatives.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee (JKJAV) meeting yesterday had discussed the safety of the vaccine following concerns about the occurrence of blood clots in a small number of recipients.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!

AstraZeneca vaccine ,

   

Next In Nation

Ex-lorry driver escapes gallows, sentence commuted to 33 years jail
Woman in fatal accident gets five-year jail, RM20,000 fine
Suspect nabbed in PJ-Cyberjaya high-speed chase wanted for armed robbery, say cops
Malaysian students’ Pisa scores drop in 2022
Company director cheated of over RM1.3mil in investment scam
4WD plunges off bridge, lands on jogging park in KK
Direct chartered flights to Sabah will boost Korean tourist arrivals, says Liew
Sarawak collaborates with Singapore entity on green economy initiatives
Chua Jui Meng an effective health minister, reformist, says Anwar
Ex-IT employee found guilty over Syed Muhammad Danial's death in road rage case

Others Also Read