PETALING JAYA: Covid-19 variants and sub-variants found in China have been detected in Malaysia, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
This is based on information from the World Health Organisation , she said, while urging the public to get a vaccine booster shot as soon as possible.“Based on reports, the WHO had a meeting with China on sharing the latest data and will continue to obtain detailed information, on the situation and Covid-19 management in the country.“Based on the report by China to WHO, the variants and sub-variants found in China have also been detected in Malaysia.
Dr Zaliha urged those who have exceeded a six-month period since their first booster shot to get a second dose without waiting for the bivalent vaccine to be available. The conditional approval for the bivalent vaccine was given on Dec 14, and the supplies are expected to arrive early this year. She also advised the public to observe precautionary measures and standard operating procedures as well as to practice TRIIS .
The extension of the local infection area declaration to June this year also allowed the ministry the space to take immediate action when needed, she said.
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