SERDANG: The March 31 deadline for Sinovac primary vaccine recipients to get a Covid-19 booster dose injection to retain their fully vaccinated status is final, says Khairy Jamaluddin (pic).

       The Health Minister said after that date, their vaccination status would change to incomplete if they have yet to receive the booster jab.

       "Starting April 1, for Sinovac primary vaccine recipients aged 18 and above and senior citizens, who still have not taken a booster dose, their vaccination status will change from yellow to white. It is final,” he said in a press conference on Thursday (March 3).

       Previously, the Health Ministry said that vaccine recipients aged 60 and above and Sinovac recipients aged 18 and above must obtain their booster dose before Feb 28 to retain their fully vaccinated status.

       However, Khairy in a press conference on Feb 24 announced that the period to obtain a booster dose for the groups has been extended until March 31.- Bernama