Covid-19: Second booster allowed for those aged 50-59, says KJ

By MARTIN CARVALHO, TARRENCE TAN and RAGANANTHINI VETHASALAM

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. – Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Due to a recent surge in Covid-19 cases, Putrajaya is allowing second vaccine booster shots for those aged 50 to 59 years without any comorbidities, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Khairy said this is part of recommendations by the technical working committee under the Health Ministry.

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