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Vaccinations to continue by age group not occupation

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Vaccinations to continue by age group not occupation

Vaccinations to continue by age group not occupation

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has recommended to the government that vaccinations continue by age, and not occupation.

People aged 40-49 will be the next priority for the Covid-19 jab.

Professor Wei Shen Lim, said opting to keep with an age-based priority system meant it would be simpler to administer.

Report by Etemadil.

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