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No plans for COVID-19 vaccine recipient list

Mar 04, 2021

The government has no plans to release a list of COVID-19 vaccine recipients, as it would be too long.

The Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry also told Astro Awani that the list will only get bigger, when more people sign up.

Currently, some 1.9 million people have already registered to receive their shots, via the MySejahtera app.

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Continue following safety precaution, even after getting vaccinated against COVID-19

You should still follow health guidelines such as wearing a face mask and maintaining physical distancing, even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Universiti Malaya Public Health Specialist Dr Victor Hoe tells us this is because there isn’t sufficient data to suggest that the vaccine can prevent those who are immunized from spreading the virus to other people.

He adds that it is vital for everyone to get vaccinated, to achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus.

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New COVID-19 cases back to 2K

Malaysia reported 2,063 new COVID-19 cases today. 

Selangor had the highest number of infections with 630 cases, followed by 361 in Sarawak, and Penang 337. 

Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 1,153, after five more patients succumbed to the virus.