BA.2 comprised 27% of SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences March 1-17; Malaysia sequenced only 0.3% of nearly 1.2 million Covid-19 cases reported from January to March 17, 2022.
While protection from a third Covid-19 shot is “good enough” against hospitalisations and deaths, three doses are not as effective against infections, Pfizer CEO says.
Sarawak General Hospital and Sibu Hospital are facing at least 5% reduction of their health care workforce over Covid quarantine, straining capacity to maintain elective care.
A New York study shows two Pfizer vaccine doses declined to 12% effectiveness against Covid-19 infection and 48% effectiveness against hospitalisation among 5- to 11-year-olds.
Khairy Jamaluddin says there is an increase of hospital admissions “with” Covid, rather than “for” Covid, complicating hospital administration that must isolate these Covid-positive cases.