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Vulnerable individuals and people more likely to be exposed to the infection will be first in line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine when one is available in Singapore.
The vaccine coverage will also be progressively expanded to the rest of the population, said Health Minister Gan Kim Yong in a written reply to a parliamentary question on Friday.
“The vaccination strategy and schedule would depend on several factors, including the suitability of different vaccines for different population sub-groups and the quantity of vaccines available at any point in time,” he said.
Singapore will continue to adapt its vaccination strategy as more information on the various vaccines being developed become available, he added.
He was replying to Mr Ang Wei Neng (West Coast GRC) and Mr Murali Pillai (Bukit Batok), both of whom wanted to know more about Singapore’s Covid-19 vaccine strategy.
Mr Gan said Singapore is working on ensuring it has timely access to an effective and safe vaccine when it becomes available, pointing to the country’s participation in international initiatives and local efforts to develop a Covid-19 vaccine.
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