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First rollout of AstraZeneca begins today

May 05, 2021

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The first roll out of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine will begin today!

UM public health specialist Dr Victor Hoe assures vaccine recipients that there’s nothing to worry about.

"The risk of getting blood clot after getting the AZ vaccine is very rare. In the report by the UK medicine and health products regulatory agency only 1 in 4 million people who receive the vaccine get blood clot.”

Earlier, the Health Ministry said the administration of this vaccine has taken into account its benefits in preventing Covid-19 infection, which outweighs the risks from vaccination.

The interval between the first and second jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine is 12 weeks.

6 districts in Selangor will be placed under MCO, starting tomorrow until May 17.

They are Hulu Langat, Petaling, Gombak, Klang, Kuala Langat and Sepang.

As such, inter-district travel will not be allowed except for emergencies or work purposes.

Malaysia reported 3,120 Covid-19 cases yesterday along with 23 fatalities.

Selangor recorded the highest daily infections, followed by Sarawak and KL.

Kelantan, Johor, Penang, Kedah and Perak also reported case numbers in the 3-digits.