Covid-19 booster shot roll-out off to a slow start than...

While Covid-19 booster shots were opened to eligible members of the public in late December, uptake has been low due to the festive season. The boosters enhance protection and immunity against the virus in vaccinated people, as the effectiveness of the primary vaccine dose wanes over time.

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