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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe to use

Mar 24, 2021

The Health Ministry assures that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe.

Its minister says data from clinical trials revealed NO major side effects.

As for reports of some recipients developing blood clots, the ministry says only 15 cases of blood clotting and 22 cases of artery blockage were recorded internationally.

This is out of 17 million AstraZeneca vaccine recipients.

However, there is no concrete evidence saying that these side effects are linked to the vaccine.

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Over 1,200 new COVID-19 cases

Malaysia reported 1,268 new COVID-19 cases today.

Selangor had the highest number of infections with almost 500 cases, followed by Sarawak, and Johor.

Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 1,246 after 2 patients succumbed to the virus.

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Two injured in Subang helicopter crash

Five people survived after their helicopter crashed near the Subang Airport in Selangor earlier today.

Fire and Rescue authorities say two of them were injured while the rest were unhurt.

The cause of the crash is being investigated.