Oman’s Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Saidi has underscored the significance of receiving Covid-19 vaccine booster shots and keeping guards against the virus.
He described the epidemiological situation in the Sultanate as “reassuring”, but urged citizens and residents to abide by precautionary measures against the virus.
The virus is developing new variants in European countries, Dr. Ahmed warned, noting that the third dose will be given to frontline workers and patients suffering from chronic diseases.
The minister said vaccine boosters are necessary for those suffering from chronic diseases and those who received treatments that weakened their immunity, including cancer and HIV patients.
Saidi said that the Health Ministry’s Technical Team set standards for administering the third dose of COVID-19 vaccination after six months from the second dose due to the decline in antibodies.
The decision to ban group events is still valid, said the minister, who urged concerned officials to take the necessary action in this regard as defined by the Supreme Committee.
The minister pointed out that the Supreme Committee is following up the situation locally, regionally, and internationally due to concerns of a probable new wave of infection.
