PETALING JAYA: A booster shot of a Covid-19 vaccine is recommended for vulnerable groups, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

       He said these groups are senior citizens, those who have comorbidities such as diabetes and blood pressure issues.

       “Vulnerable groups with comorbidities such as non-communicable diseases (NCD) are encouraged to take the third dose, or what is called the additional dose,” he said at a press conference in Parliament on Thursday (Dec 14), adding that the recommendation is for high-risk groups.

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       On precautionary measures against the virus in view of the spike in cases, Dzulkefly said the public, especially those with symptoms, are encouraged to mask up and avoid crowded places to protect themselves and others.

       He said the five-day quarantine period is still in effect for positive cases.

       Earlier at the Health Ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya, Dzulkefly said there are enough vaccine supplies in the ministry’s inventory.

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       The number of Covid-19 cases jumped from 6,796 cases two weeks ago to 12,757 last week, according to Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

       The take-up for the second booster shots remains low with only 2.5% of the targeted population having been inoculated with the shot.