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10 Jan 2021 - 8:18
By Fazeena Saleem | The Peninsula
Doha: People without health cards have been suggested to register with the designated health centers in order to obtain COVID-19 vaccine.
Head of Vaccination at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Dr. Soha Al Bayat, has said that the COVID-19 vaccine will be eventually provided to all citizens and residents in Qatar and requested those without health cards to obtain one.
“The COVID-19 vaccine will be given to everyone. Even if you have a private medical insurance and don’t have a health card yet, we suggest going to the designated health centre and registering and obtaining one,” said Dr. Al Bayat in reply to a question asked during a recent session hosted by the Ministry of Public Health on Instagram.
Their review showed that the vaccine is safe and effective in accordance with international standards.
Last night, the first shipment of this vaccine reached Qatar. MoPH shared the update on its official Twitter page.
The first shipment of Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine from Pfizer and Biotech has arrived in Qatar. pic.twitter.com/8Lb9TpV1h4 وزارة الصحة العامة (@MOPHQatar) December 21, 2020
Earlier, in a press conference yesterday, senior officials from the Ministry confirmed that
The first phase of vaccination will run from December 23, 2020, to January 31, 2021.
During the first phase, priority will be given to people over 70 years old, adults in chronic care, and home care facilities, healthcare personnel most at risk of infection, and people over 16 years of age with severe chronic diseases.