Over 55% of people aged 12-15 years vaccinated

Covid Vaccination Campaign

Dr Soha Al Bayat, Head of the Vaccination Department at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and leader of the Covid-19 tracing and detection team has said in a video message: “I would like to inform parents that up to now, more than 55 per cent of the 12-15 age group have received both doses of the (Covid-19) vaccine.”

She said: “It’s a good percentage but we need more. So, I urge all parents who have not yet vaccinated their children to do so to ensure their well-being and good health.”

She said necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of children have been taken in view of the start of the new school year. “With the start of the new school year, I would like to reassure all parents that all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their children were taken.”

She added: “For example, the 50 per cent attendance (system) assures us that there will be no crowding in classes. Also, all classes were set up to have a minimum space of 1.5 meters between each student.”

Preventive measures

In a video message posted by the MoPH, School Health Supervisor Ayman Alsahory said: “School staff and students above 12 years are urged to get the vaccine against Covid-19, in addition to adhering to the measures to prevent the spread of infection. These include wearing a mask, washing hands, using sanitisers and maintaining social distancing.”

Alsahory said a number of activities and awareness campaigns will be implemented during the academic year, covering preventive measures, practising social distancing and hand hygiene and the rules of coughing and sneezing in addition to raising awareness among students about the importance of eating a healthy diet to enhance their immunity.