Immunity Reaches Peak In Two Weeks After Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose: Saudi Official
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Immunity against COVID-19 starts days after taking the third dose and reaches its peak after two weeks, Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister of Health and official spokesperson of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed al – Abdulaali said on Sunday. During a press conference, he detailed that the number of vaccine doses…
Qatar Approves Pfizer / BioNTech Vaccine For Children Aged 5 – 11 Years
DOHA – Qatari Ministry of Health approved the Pfizer – BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years, it said on Sunday. In November, Gulf states Bahrain and Saudi Arabia approved the Pfizer COVID – 19 vaccine for emergency use for children in the same age category.
Pfizer And BioNTech Launch Trial Of Omicron – Targeted COVID Vaccine
PARIS, France – Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE said on Tuesday they started a clinical trail to test a new version of their vaccine specifically designed to target the COVID-19 Omicron variant, which had eluded some of the protection provided by the original two – dose vaccine regimen. Banking on volunteers in the United States,…
FDA Expands Use Of Remdesivir To Patients With High Risk Of Hospitalization
PARIS, France – The U.S. health regulator on Friday expanded its approval for the use of Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir to treat non – hospitalized patients 12 years and older for the treatment of mild – to – moderate COVID -19 disease with high risk of hospitalization. Previously, the use of Veklury was limited…
Daily COVID – 19 Cases In Saudi Arabia Pass 3,000 For The First Time Since July 2020
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s daily recorded COVID-19 cases have passed the 3,000 mark for the first time since July 2020. The Kingdom recorded 3,045 new cases in 24 hours on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Health. There were also three virus – related deaths, bringing the total COVID – 19 death toll…
Daily COVID Cases In Saudi Arabia Above 1,000, Continue To Climb In UAE
Paris, France – Daily coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia have climbed above 1,000 for the first time since August, while daily infections in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have crossed the, 2,500 – level. Authorities in the two Gulf Arab states did not break down the cases by COVID – 19 variant, Both countries confirmed…
Saudi Arabia Tightens COVID – 19 Measures In Mecca
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia on Thursday reimposed social distancing measures at the Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, after recording the highest number of COVID – 19 infections in months. Workers have returned floor markings removed on October 17 to guide people to social distance in and around the Grand…
Saudi Arabia Reports Increase In COVID – 19 Cases, Reinforces Wearing Masks In Public
Riyad, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia on Wednesday reported an increase in COVID – 19 cases with 744 new cases recorded in the country, as authorities reinforce wearing masks in public places as of Thursday. The Kingdom will reinforce wearing masks in public places including outdoor events amid a rise in COVID – 19 cases…
Saudi Arabia Begins COVID – 19 Vaccination Campaign For Ages 5 – 11 Amid Omicron Surge
PARIS, France – – Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced it will begin vaccinating children ages 5 – 11 against COVID – 19 ‘in order to ensure their safety and protect them from variants and complications’, the Ministry of Health said. The Kingdom’s health ministry said that vaccination priority will be given to those with conditions…
Kuwait To Make COVID – 19 Vaccine Booster Compulsory
DUBAI – Kuwait will require anyone who has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for nine months to get a booster shot, the government communication centre tweeted on Monday. Kuwait also require incoming travellers to quarantine at home for 10 days unless they receive a negative PCR test for the coronavirus within 72 hours of their…
COVID-19 Booster Dose Will Be Required To Maintain Fully Vaccinated Status In Saudi Arabia
PARIS, France – People in Saudi Arabia will be required to receive a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine eight months after getting double – jabbed to maintain their vaccinated status. As of February 1, 2022, adults aged 18 and above will need to have a booster dose in order to keep their fully vaccinated status on…
Saudi Arabia Reports First Omicron Case Coming From North Africa
PARIS, France – Saudi Arabia confirmed its first case of the Omicron COVID – 19 variant coming from a north African country, state news agency SPA reported on Wednesday. SPA, quoting a statement from the kingdom’s health ministry, said authorities had isolated the person and people who where in contact with them. The first Omicron variant…
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