“We recommend starting vaccination of children aged 5-11 years in Singapore using the pediatric doses of Pfizer-BioNTech / Comirnaty vaccine,” the agency said in a statement.

It is specified that vaccination of this age group will begin before the end of this year.

In addition, from December 14, the Singapore Ministry of Health will expand the booster dose vaccination program for persons aged 18-29 years.

In October, the Singapore authorities tightened social restrictions for residents unvaccinated against coronavirus, they are prohibited from visiting cafes and shopping centers.