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Mutations & Vaccines
17 May 2021: Mutations IMR's genomic surveillance samples from 10 - 14 May detects
VOC, 4 with the South African variant B.1.351 and 3 with Indian variant B.1.617 (sublineage
B.1.617.2). §
Summary of COVID-19 Cases with Indian Variant (B.1.617) in Malaysia § § §
Date of Variant of
Case Detection Note
Con rmation Concern
Entry Point History of travel to Mumbai,
1 10 Apr 21 B.1.617.1
Surveillance India.
Entry Point Arrived from oversea. Passed
2 21 Apr 21 B.1.617.2
Surveillance away on 1 May
Entry Point
3 17 May 21 B.1.617.2 History of travel to India.
Surveillance
Entry Point
4 17 May 21 B.1.617.2 History of travel to India.
Surveillance
Symptomatic
5 17 May 21 B.1.617.2 History of travel to India.
Screening
Vaccine Reach Johor, Penang and Sarawak get AstraZeneca vaccines. Phase 2 registration
opens 23-26 May, with priority for elderly. § § §
Source: Astro Awani YouTube §
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