![COVID: No instruction to make it mandatory for Malaysians to get booster jabs - Fahmi COVID: No instruction to make it mandatory for Malaysians to get booster jabs - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702461882_TBFahmiFadzil.jpg)
COVID: No instruction to make it mandatory for Malaysians to get booster jabs - Fahmi
For now MOH only encouraged people, especially those in vulnerable and high-risk groups, to take a third COVID booster shot.
Mon Dec 18 2023
![LPPKN provides 1,000 free contraceptive quotas for B40 women LPPKN provides 1,000 free contraceptive quotas for B40 women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639127742_RohaniAbdulKarim.jpg)
LPPKN provides 1,000 free contraceptive quotas for B40 women
This is provided for eligible women from the B40 and high-risk groups in an effort to promote family planning practices in the country.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![COVID-19: MOH advises frontliners, high risk groups to get booster dose COVID-19: MOH advises frontliners, high risk groups to get booster dose](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71607167173_DatukDrNoorHisham.jpg)
COVID-19: MOH advises frontliners, high risk groups to get booster dose
The MoH recommends frontliners and the public, especially high-risk groups, get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine following the latest developments on the pandemic in China.
Thu Dec 29 2022
![COVID: EVUSHELD antibody treatment soon - Khairy COVID: EVUSHELD antibody treatment soon - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654690954_KhairyJamaludin.jpg)
COVID: EVUSHELD antibody treatment soon - Khairy
The MOH will start administering treatment with the Tixagevimab and Cilgavimab (EVUSHELD) in the near future to ensure that high-risk groups continue to be protected from COVID-19 infection.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![173 COVID-19 patients fully recovered after taking Paxlovid - Khairy 173 COVID-19 patients fully recovered after taking Paxlovid - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652348112_Paxlovid.jpg)
173 COVID-19 patients fully recovered after taking Paxlovid - Khairy
The priority of Paxlovid treatment is for the high-risk group of COVID-19 patients experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, Khairy said.
Thu May 12 2022
#KiniNews | Muhyiddin: I'll be among the first to receive Covid-19 vaccine
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will be among the first individuals in the country to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in a bid to convince Malaysians that the vaccine is safe and effective.
He said it would be followed by the frontliners, before being given to target groups, namely high-risk groups such as the elderly, those with non-communicable diseases and chronic respiratory diseases.
He said it would be followed by the frontliners, before being given to target groups, namely high-risk groups such as the elderly, those with non-communicable diseases and chronic respiratory diseases.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![COVID: Vaccination for children in Penang begins Monday - Exco COVID: Vaccination for children in Penang begins Monday - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644028232_PICKids.jpg)
COVID: Vaccination for children in Penang begins Monday - Exco
PICKids will be carried out at Penang Hospital and Seberang Jaya Hospital for children with comorbidities or those from high-risk groups.
Sun Feb 06 2022
![COVID-19 vaccine: Sarawak begins administering third dose, booster shots today COVID-19 vaccine: Sarawak begins administering third dose, booster shots today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628242162_vaksinasisarawak.jpg)
COVID-19 vaccine: Sarawak begins administering third dose, booster shots today
The third dose and booster shots would give additional protection to the recipients, especially those in the high-risk group.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Gov't agrees to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, high-risk groups given priority - PM Gov't agrees to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, high-risk groups given priority - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631713324_PerdanaMenteri.jpg)
Gov't agrees to COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, high-risk groups given priority - PM
Ismail Sabri said priority will be given to high-risk groups such as healthcare frontliners and immunocompromised patients.
Sun Sep 19 2021
![COVID deaths among Europe's elderly hits all-time low: WHO COVID deaths among Europe's elderly hits all-time low: WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51618552795_VACCINE.jpg)
COVID deaths among Europe's elderly hits all-time low: WHO
Kluge said the trend could possibly be attributed to the rollout of vaccines among high-risk groups.
Fri Apr 16 2021
![Parliament cannot sit because of many 'old people' a mere excuse - Tun M Parliament cannot sit because of many 'old people' a mere excuse - Tun M](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51584676824_tun-m.jpg)
Parliament cannot sit because of many 'old people' a mere excuse - Tun M
There is no record until now to show that COVID-19 cases originated from the Dewan Rakyat sittings other than a safe location for debate sessions according to SOP set by MOH.
Sun Mar 07 2021
![Govt urged to clarify vulnerable groups for COVID-19 vaccination Govt urged to clarify vulnerable groups for COVID-19 vaccination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71614316723_Vaksin.jpg)
Govt urged to clarify vulnerable groups for COVID-19 vaccination
AMM has urged the government to clarify where high-risk groups fall on the priority list in the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme.
Thu Mar 04 2021
![COVID-19 vaccine: Priority should be given to high-risk, B40 groups in high density areas COVID-19 vaccine: Priority should be given to high-risk, B40 groups in high density areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611994914_VaksinCOVID.jpg)
COVID-19 vaccine: Priority should be given to high-risk, B40 groups in high density areas
High-risk groups and B40 families living in high-density areas such as the Peoples Housing Project (PPR) apartments should be given priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sat Feb 13 2021
![COVID-19: MOH traces 11 new clusters, Selangor remains with highest case COVID-19: MOH traces 11 new clusters, Selangor remains with highest case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603539653_NoorHisham.jpg)
COVID-19: MOH traces 11 new clusters, Selangor remains with highest case
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has traced 11 more new clusters of COVID-19 infection, bringing the total to 931 clusters.
Wed Feb 10 2021
![PM Muhyiddin among the first to be vaccinated against COVID-19 PM Muhyiddin among the first to be vaccinated against COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/81608593348_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
PM Muhyiddin among the first to be vaccinated against COVID-19
The Prime Minister said it would be followed by the frontliners, before being given to target groups, namely high-risk groups.
Tue Dec 22 2020