UK's Johnson warns of Omicron 'tidal wave', says two doses not enough
Data released on Friday showed that vaccine efficacy against symptomatic infection was substantially reduced.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Drop in COVID-19 vaccine efficacy against Delta seen in US nursing homes
The spread of the highly infectious Delta variant, which according to CDC data accounted last month for more than 80 pct of new U.S. infections.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Sinovac: No issue with vaccine efficacy - Khairy
The decision to stop administering the Sinovac vaccine in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme is because its delivery has been completed and has nothing to do with the vaccine's efficacy.
Fri Jul 16 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: World Bank urges Malaysia govt to spend more for poor, Study shows on vaccine efficacy against Delta
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Jun 23 2021
China considers mixing COVID-19 vaccines to boost protection rate
China's top disease control official said the country is formally considering mixing COVID-19 vaccines to further boosting vaccine efficacy.
Tue Apr 13 2021
In boost for COVID-19 battle, Pfizer vaccine found 94 pct effective in real world
Two doses of the Pfizer shot cut symptomatic COVID-19 cases by 94 pct across all age groups, and severe illnesses by nearly as much.
Thu Feb 25 2021
New COVID-19 variant defeats plasma treatment, may reduce vaccine efficacy
Researchers are racing to establish whether the vaccines currently being rolled out across the globe are effective against the so-called 501Y.V2 variant.
Wed Jan 20 2021
MOH to ensure COVID-19 vaccine fulfils WHO requirements - Health D-G
The vaccine should show a minimum level point estimate vaccine efficacy (VE) of 50 per cent in clinical trials.
Sun Nov 29 2020
Shot in the dark: Early COVID-19 vaccine efficacy explained
Unlike Pfizer's vaccine, Moderna's shot can be stored at normal fridge temperatures, which should make it easier to distribute.
Tue Nov 17 2020