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New COVID-19 vaccination drive for transport sector workers

Jun 25, 2021

A COVID-19 vaccination drive kicked-off today, to immunize those in the transport industry.

Transport Ministry Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong says for now, the plan focuses on workers in the maritime sector, including sailors and port staff.

He says it's currently working on strategies to vaccinate those in other sectors, such as taxi, bus, and e-hailing drivers.

The program aims to immunize 50,000 workers in stages.

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Nothing wrong with eating durian before and after COVID-19 jab

People can eat durian before and after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Health Ministry was responding to a viral post alleging a vaccine recipient died after eating the fruit.

It urged people not to share the fake news, adding that the victim had actually died due to a heart attack.

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5,812 new COVID-19 cases

Malaysia’s number of new COVID-19 cases hovered at around the 5,800 mark for a second consecutive day.

The Health Ministry reported 5,812 infections today, with 2,187 cases detected in Selangor alone.

It also recorded 82 fatalities, raising the death toll to 4,803.