Health DG: Boosters won't control Delta variant, targeting the unvaccinated will

Published: Aug 26, 2021 12:41 AM | Updated: Aug 26, 2021 2:29 AM

Individuals who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 may now be discussing the prospect of getting a third booster shot but Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham said the priority should be on the unvaccinated.

"Administering booster doses to the fully-vaccinated will not help control the spread of the Delta variant...

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