Friday, 12 February, 2021 - 08:15
A doctor wearing protective gear handles a coronavirus test sample at Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon. Reuters file photo Beirut - Asharq Al-Awsat
Lebanon confirmed Thursday that the national vaccination campaign against the coronavirus will include everyone living on its territories, regardless of their nationality or residency status.
World Health Organization s Representative in Lebanon Iman Shankiti told reporters that during a meeting with Health Minister Hamad Hassan, her host had confirmed that the vaccination plan covered all those residing in Lebanon, including refugees.
Lebanon expects to start COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday.
The Minister announced this week that all the necessary technical and logistical matters have been secured through a group of donors to start the inoculations.