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Health Ministry: 99% of Saudi Students Have Received 1st Dose of Coronavirus Vaccine

A Saudi physician prepares to inject a Pfizer vaccine at a coronavirus vaccination center, at the Jeddah old airport, Saudi Arabia. (File photo: AP)
A Saudi physician prepares to inject a Pfizer vaccine at a coronavirus vaccination center, at the Jeddah old airport, Saudi Arabia. (File photo: AP)
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Health Ministry: 99% of Saudi Students Have Received 1st Dose of Coronavirus Vaccine

A Saudi physician prepares to inject a Pfizer vaccine at a coronavirus vaccination center, at the Jeddah old airport, Saudi Arabia. (File photo: AP)
A Saudi physician prepares to inject a Pfizer vaccine at a coronavirus vaccination center, at the Jeddah old airport, Saudi Arabia. (File photo: AP)

The Saudi Health Ministry announced Monday that 99 percent of students aged 12 to 18 have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

This came with the new academic year approaching and as middle and secondary school classes expect to start following two years of online education to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry stressed the importance of taking both doses of the vaccine to combat COVID-19 variants.

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia continues to register low rates of infections.

In the last 24 hours, the Kingdom recorded less than 400 cases for the first time in about five months.

The Health Ministry announced 360 new infections, bringing the total to 542,354, including 4,487 active cases that are still receiving medical care, of which 1,127 being critical. The recovery cases reached 529,337.

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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), which is dedicated to supporting children and promoting their well-being worldwide.

Since its establishment, KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. Among these, 965 projects were valued at over $924 million, specifically focusing on enhancing the living conditions of children and their families, alleviating their suffering and ensuring access to education in safe and healthy environments.

One significant project by the center is the rehabilitation and reintegration of children recruited and affected by the armed conflict in Yemen, which aims to support child soldiers in their journey back to society.

The project has positively impacted 530 children and 60,560 family members. It entails facilitating the children's integration into their communities, enrolling them in schools, and offering vital psychological and social support through targeted training courses, helping them to lead normal, fulfilling lives.
KSrelief is a key supporter of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), significantly contributing to the delivery of health services and nutrition programs for newborns and their mothers. The center also plays a crucial role in supporting educational initiatives and ensuring the continuity of education in crisis and disaster-affected areas.