Covid-19 vaccination: Jab the teachers first - MP

The government has been urged to prioritise teachers during phase two of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Plan.

Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching said this was necessary as the Health Ministry has reported 41 Covid-19 clusters which emerged after in-class activity began in January. 

In view of this, Teo said the country cannot afford further closure of learning institutions and thus the government must act.

"However, 41 clusters involving 2,228 cases...