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Jabs for XBB Covid variant arrive in Hong Kong

2023-11-30 HKT 16:55
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  • The government says high-risk individuals will be offered the jab first, because of a limited supply. Image: Shutterstock
    The government says high-risk individuals will be offered the jab first, because of a limited supply. Image: Shutterstock
The government said on Thursday that some 100,000 doses of a new vaccine for the XBB variant of Covid-19 have arrived in Hong Kong.

The mRNA vaccine made by Pfizer is expected to be available from next month.

Officials said since there is a limited supply, they will arrange for the jabs to be first made available for people in high-risk groups, including the over 65s and care home residents.

Government advisers say the new vaccine will provide better protection than earlier versions.

Jabs for XBB Covid variant arrive in Hong Kong