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As at Jan 15, more than 100,000 children had received their first dose of the vaccine.
Singapore

Two-thirds of pupils have signed up for vaccination

Novak Djokovic, who has not been vaccinated against Covid-19, was deported from Australia on Jan 16, 2022.
Tennis

No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic

This will apply to all IP policyholders who receive Covid-19 vaccines under the national vaccination programme.
Singapore

Coverage for Covid-19 vaccine complications extended

Just over 300 medically eligible active drivers have yet to receive at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Singapore

Vaccination deadline for taxi, private-hire drivers remains

The study tested the company's pneumococcal conjugate vaccine with a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 shot in 570 participants.
World

Pfizer study shows booster can be given with pneumonia shot

About 80,000 pupils in the Primary 1 to 6 cohorts have received their first dose of the vaccine.
Singapore

Over 5,000 children aged 5 to 6 signed up for Covid-19 jabs

About 80,000 pupils in the Primary 1 to 6 cohorts have received their first dose of the vaccine.
Singapore

6 in 10 primary school pupils signed up for vaccination

Even though Singapore is in a better position than before - with 87 per cent of the population having gotten two vaccine doses - it needs to decide what to do next.
Singapore

Should restrictions be for all, or only for unvaccinated

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung noted that there are so many twists and turns in this pandemic.
Singapore

Staying nimble against Covid-19

    Since mid-October last year, Singapore has seen several serious cases of Covid-19 in children, with some requiring intensive care.
    Singapore

    15,540 children aged below 12 had Covid-19 here last year

    Although the unvaccinated account for a small proportion of the population, they contributed to 70 per cent of the deaths.
    Singapore

    555 of the 802 Covid-19 deaths in 2021 not fully vaccinated

    Supporters of Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic rally outside the Park Hotel, where the star athlete is believed to be held while he stays in Australia, in Melbourne, Australia.
    Tennis

    What really tripped up Djokovic at Australia's border?

    The immune system's response to the vaccine could be behind the change.
    Health

    Women's periods may be slightly late after Covid-19 vaccine: Study

    More antibodies are developed thanks to the booster, giving the body stronger defences against the virus.
    Singapore

    What you need to know about booster shots

    World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday (Jan 6) after initially being granted a medical exemption.
    Tennis

    Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeking injunction to stop deportation

    Nearly 95 per cent of those aged 70 and up had completed their vaccination regime.
    Singapore

    38,000 seniors remain unvaccinated against Covid-19

    Based on the knowledge of the vaccine's biology and how it works, there are no expectations of long-term side effects.
    Singapore

    Serious side effects from vaccine among parents' concerns

    From Feb 14, the fully vaccinated status for a person who only has had their primary series of vaccination will lapse nine months after their last jab.
    Singapore

    Fully vaccinated status expires 9 months after second dose

    A message on the Healing The Divide Telegram channel on Dec 27 had allegedly exhorted parents to visit paediatric vaccination centres to overwhelm on-site medical staff with questions.
    Singapore

    Police report filed against group for inciting parents to disrupt vax centres

    The decision to grant an exception to Novak Djokovic was above board, said Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley.
    Tennis

    Djokovic got no 'special favours' on vaccine exemption

    Parents and their children queueing at the vaccination centre at Clementi Community Centre on Jan 3, 2022.
    Singapore

    Longer wait for parents to get kids jabbed

    Children with an appointment for a Covid-19 vaccination can now have their younger siblings take the shot at the same time without the need to book a separate slot.
    Singapore

    Sibling walk-in vaccination start Jan 10