LETTER | Support inclusive Covid-19 immunisation plan
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LETTER | The Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, its colleges, chapters as well as other medical organisations listed below congratulate the Health Ministry, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and the government for a successful launch of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.
We are encouraged to see our colleagues on the frontlines get vaccinated as they continue to protect and serve Malaysians.
We also welcome the government’s decision to include pregnant and breastfeeding mothers as well as immunocompromised people, namely cancer patients, in the immunisation plan (as announced on March 1).
Wednesday, 10 Feb 2021 11:18 PM MYT
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FEBRUARY 10 The Academy of Medicine of Malaysia is troubled by the introduction of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Exemption) Order 2021, which states that Cabinet ministers returning from official overseas visits must only quarantine for 3 days instead of the mandatory 10 days for inbound travellers. The Health Minister clarified that only Cabinet ministers who travel in a ‘bubble itinerary’ will undergo 3-day quarantine. Moreover, this move is intended to open up the economy as the policy will eventually be applicable to foreign dignitaries and business travellers.
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5:30 AM January 22, 2021
Hamed Karimi, practice owner, front, with his team at Norfolk Dental Specialists, who are concerned they are being missed for the Covid vaccines. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY
- Credit: Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Copyright: Archant 2021
Dentists in Norfolk and Waveney who feared they had been overlooked look set to finally receive clarity on when they will get Covid jabs.
Dental practices were due to be contacted by vaccination organisers from Wednesday afternoon onwards, according to Norfolk Local Dental Committee (NLDC).
Norfolk Dental Specialists, Victoria Street in Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY
- Credit: Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Copyright: Archant 2021
Dentists and their colleagues are classed as frontline health workers and therefore deemed a top priority by the vaccination programme.