Covid-19: Booster shot recommended for vulnerable people, says Health Ministry

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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.  Read more at http://tinyurl.com/2cpw5bac  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00 Yes, I have to make this explanation because I noticed what I said this morning

00:10 when we held a sidda akhbar after the morning gathering with the residents of KKM.

00:21 I think I didn't report what I said. Please watch the video.

00:32 What I said when asked about the COVID gathering today, I have explained from the point of cases

00:42 that were seen to be a bit high, to more than 12,000 in the last two weeks.

00:51 And when asked about vaccination or vaccine, I immediately mentioned that

00:57 especially, I mentioned that the recommendation is for the Rentan group.

01:09 The residents of Mas and those with comorbidities, such as diabetes, etc.

01:23 That is my statement.

01:26 Notice that I mentioned across the board that I meant the Rentan group.

01:36 The Rentan group is the residents of Mas and those with comorbidities, such as diabetes, etc.

01:48 This group is encouraged to take the third dose or the second dose.

01:57 That's all I want to explain.

02:00 I didn't mean it like that, but it seems like it has been reported across the board.

02:07 I think that's very ridiculous.

02:10 I've been misquoted and misrepresented.

02:14 But it's okay. If I ask the media to give justice to what I said,

02:20 and not to report about my statements on my second day.

02:27 Thank you all.

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