PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia looks set to add Johnson & Johnson to its lineup of Covid-19 vaccine suppliers, in a boost to the country’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government is in discussions with the US multinational to finalise the procurement of its vaccine.
“The Cabinet has given its approval for the procurement of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, following a recommendation by the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee.
“Among the reasons for this decision is that it is a single-dose vaccine and that the clinical information on it has appeared positive so far.