Covid-19: Sarawak to review vaccinating those under 18


KUCHING: The Sarawak Covid-19 vaccine advisory group (Scovag) has been tasked to review whether those below 18 should be given the vaccine, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.

The state Local Government and Housing Minister said 260 or 31% out of 836 cases reported in Sarawak on Tuesday (Aug 10) were from this age group.

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!
Sarawak , Covid-19 , Vaccine , Scovag , Dr Sim Kui Hian

Next In Nation

Sarawak set to go to the polls
Seizures do not reveal full scale of trafficking
Eye on ‘predatory pricing’
Two ex-TH execs deny cheating board members
ECRL ready, but walkway missing
Johor scam syndicates busted
Cops probing reports linked to Melaka polls
‘Waze data a threat to national security’
Haze wears down engines too
Working to curb wildlife smuggling

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read