Malaysia’s government has mandated COVID-19 booster shots for individuals aged 60 and above, as well as those who are fully vaccinated with China’s Sinovac in order to keep their “fully vaccinated” status amid a rise in the country’s Omicron cases. Malaysian Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced on Dec. 16 that all these individuals must take their booster shot by February 2022 or risk of losing their fully vaccinated status. “If they do not get booster doses after February 2022, vaccination status will be deemed not fully vaccinated. They will not be eligible for the facilities provided to those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19,” Khairy said in a statement. Khairy on Dec. 28 cited the higher efficacy rate of Pfizer and AstraZeneca boosters against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. “The ministry’s suggestion is first choice Pfizer and second choice AstraZeneca. Sinovac will only be given if you are contraindicated against …