![Tuanku Zara graces ‘Leaving No One Behind’ HPV vaccination programme Tuanku Zara graces ‘Leaving No One Behind’ HPV vaccination programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41709109953_TBZARASALIMjpg.jpg)
Tuanku Zara graces ‘Leaving No One Behind’ HPV vaccination programme
The free HPV vaccination initiative aims to identify young women from less privileged and disabled groups nationwide to be HPV-vaccinated.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Tennis - 'Disgrace' if Djokovic not allowed to enter US and compete, says Haas Tennis - 'Disgrace' if Djokovic not allowed to enter US and compete, says Haas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625098511_TBNovakDjokovic.jpg)
Tennis - 'Disgrace' if Djokovic not allowed to enter US and compete, says Haas
Djokovic will miss out on Indian Wells and Miami again, as the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID is in place until April 10.
Mon Jan 23 2023
![Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672904500_HONGKONG.jpg)
Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening
City government centres providing shots against COVID have in recent days been mostly booked solid, some until February.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![COVID: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China COVID: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652452421_TBmasidimanjun.jpg)
COVID: Sabah announces entry rules for travellers from China
Effective this Sunday, all travellers from China are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering Sabah.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Tennis - Djokovic has no regrets about missing Slams due to unvaccinated status Tennis - Djokovic has no regrets about missing Slams due to unvaccinated status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663909597_LONDON.jpg)
Tennis - Djokovic has no regrets about missing Slams due to unvaccinated status
Novak Djokovic missed two of this year's four Grand Slams due to not being vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661327152_TBCOVIDOCHARDROAD.jpg)
Singapore to drop most indoor mask requirements next week
The health ministry also updated rules for non-vaccinated travellers, dropping a 7-day quarantine requirement starting next week.
Wed Aug 24 2022
![Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651741549_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers
The requirement for tests will be lifted from Sept. 7, Kishida said.
Wed Aug 24 2022
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Only 42.3 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated, Over 100 hospitalised in India factory gas leak
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Wed Aug 03 2022
![New Zealand's borders fully open after long pandemic closure New Zealand's borders fully open after long pandemic closure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/51519283782_Auckland.jpg)
New Zealand's borders fully open after long pandemic closure
Most visitors arriving in New Zealand still need to be vaccinated against COVID and must take two COVID tests after arriving.
Mon Aug 01 2022
![UN sounds 'red alert' on global immunization backslide UN sounds 'red alert' on global immunization backslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657944730_VACCINE.jpg)
UN sounds 'red alert' on global immunization backslide
The pandemic "compelled parents and families to pick between putting food on the table and getting their children vaccinated, WHO said.
Sat Jul 16 2022
![Maskless pilgrims launch largest hajj of COVID era Maskless pilgrims launch largest hajj of COVID era](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657162113_MECCA.jpg)
Maskless pilgrims launch largest hajj of COVID era
One million fully vaccinated Muslims, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj.
Thu Jul 07 2022
![COVID-19: Almost 1.3 million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated COVID-19: Almost 1.3 million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613889480_VAKSIN.jpg)
COVID-19: Almost 1.3 million children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
For adolescents aged 12 to 17, a total of 2,911,081 individuals, or 93.6 per cent of the group received two doses of vaccine.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![Fauci, face of US battle against COVID-19, tests positive Fauci, face of US battle against COVID-19, tests positive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655352051_AnthonyFauci.jpg)
Fauci, face of US battle against COVID-19, tests positive
The NIH said Fauci, 81, was fully vaccinated and twice boosted, and will self-isolate and continue to work from home.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![COVID: 33.9 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated COVID: 33.9 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81613889480_VAKSIN.jpg)
COVID: 33.9 pct of children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
For teenagers aged 12 to 17 years, a total of 2,914,353 or 93.7 pct have completed their vaccination.
Tue Jun 07 2022
![COVID: 1,191,976 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated COVID: 1,191,976 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654316589_ProgramImunisasiKa.jpg)
COVID: 1,191,976 children in Malaysia fully vaccinated
A total of 1,191,976 children aged five to 11 or 33.6 per cent of the child population in the country have been fully vaccinated under the PICKids.
Sat Jun 04 2022