Youths in this age group will be progressively invited to receive their booster jab starting from February.
More than one in 10 children in this age group have already gotten at least one Covid-19 jab.
Parents with more than one child aged 5 to 11 can now take them for Covid-19 vaccination under one appointment.
Booster shots have also been extended to people aged 18 to 29 years old.
Singapore's Expert Committee on COVID-19 vaccination will soon announce their final decision on extending the vaccine to kids under 12.
"Vaccination could save your life."
Unvaccinated adults will not be allowed to enter malls and no exceptions for those who want to accompany their kids to classes within the mall.
Ong Ye Kung and Lawrence Wong host an informative COVID-19 Q&A.
COVID-19 vaccines have been proven safe and effective. But it’s understandable to have questions.
"There may be more children infected with Covid-19 in the future. We will ensure that these children receive appropriate care if their illness is more severe," said Janil Puthucheary.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung says COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant ladies while getting infected by the virus is not.
Singapore will be offering COVID-19 booster shot for seniors, residents of aged-carer facilities and adults who are immunocompromised from September.
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