Seniors in nursing homes to get COVID-19 booster shots from Wednesday

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SINGAPORE: Seniors in nursing homes will start receiving their COVID-19 booster shots from Wednesday (Sep 15), announced Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. Around 140,000 seniors will also receive invitations via SMS over the next few days to book appointments for their booster dose at a vac

As of Monday morning, a total of eight staff members and 20 residents of the nursing homes have been infected with the coronavirus. Among those who tested positive, only one resident was not vaccinated.

These individuals are required to have completed their vaccination regimen with two doses at least six months ago.

 

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