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The move comes as Singapore steps up vaccination efforts.
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SINGAPORE - Individuals taking the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty Covid-19 vaccine can now get the second dose in three weeks instead of four, in line with the interval recommended by the vaccine manufacturers.
The move comes as Singapore steps up vaccination efforts to hit its goal of fully vaccinating two-thirds of the population by National Day on Aug 9.
The latest change does not affect people taking the Moderna Covid-19 jab, as the prescribed interval between doses for Moderna s vaccine is four weeks.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) told The Straits Times that the shortened interval for the Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccine doses took effect on Friday (July 9).
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Oximeters given out by Temasek sold online for as much as $30
The listings were posted from Monday, when free distribution began islandwide, with prices starting at $19.90. TNP PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
Temasek Foundation says it has no plans to sell its oximeters; those who want extras may buy them online
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Oximeters given out by Temasek Foundation have made their way to online platforms such as Carousell and are being sold for as much as $30.
The Straits Times has found at least 10 listings on Carousell of the oximeters in their original packaging with the Temasek Foundation logo.