Appointment for vaccinations started today; over-60s, immunocompromised and those living in care homes in greatest danger.
BioNTech mRNA vaccine
Prof Baptista-Hon says study shows choice of booster shot very important, people should consider mRNA vaccine as third dose.
Pousada Marina Infante and Grand Coloane Resort to take arrivals from Hong Kong and mainland China; Treasure and Regency Art hotels to host travellers from Taiwan and foreign countries.
Vaccine, which has been specifically devised for children aged 5-11, will give parents another inoculation option, health chief says.
Almost all adults between 20 and 49 have had at least one shot; lowest rates are among under-11s and over-80s.
All new imported cases, including one Omicron variant, classified as asymptomatic and imported, so have not raised city’s novel coronavirus tally from 79.
Over 60s can also get inactivated vaccine shots if healthy and facing increased risk; Macao’s inoculation rate passes 70%.
Having studied clinical trial data from around the world, Health Bureau launches drive for over-18s who have had both jabs at least six months ago.
Almost all 30- and 40-somethings have had either one or both jabs; SSM will focus on senior citizens who are still shirking their inoculations.
