AstraZeneca’s antibody cocktail Evusheld is authorised for the prevention of Covid in those who have either weak immune systems or who are not recommended for Covid vaccination.
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s administration has been extensively criticised for failing to secure timely and adequate vaccine supplies, which has complicated plans to vaccinate at least 70% of the country’s 69 million population this year.
The European Commission says EU countries "should" permit entry to people vaccinated with EU-authorised vaccines and that the vaccines don't have to be produced in EU-approved facilities, but it is ultimately up to EU member states to do so.
The Pakatan Harapan Covid-19 vaccination committee says state governments and private health care providers should be allowed to procure their own Covid-19 vaccine supply and inoculate paying customers.
Khairy Jamaluddin says JKJAV will review applications for shorter dosage intervals of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine on a case-by-case basis such as for students studying abroad.
People aged 18 and above living in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will soon be able to book their appointment date and time to get AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine on a first-come, first-served basis.