
Saudi Arabia, UAE expand Covid-19 vaccination drive to all above 16
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Saudi Arabia said the health ministry will start inoculating its population aged 16 and above with Pfizer vaccines, while its citizens and residents aged of 18 and above will have Astrazeneca shots.
Saudi Arabia and neighbouring United Arab Emirates said on Sunday health authorities have expanded Covid-19 vaccinations to all citizens and residents aged 16 and above as Gulf states race to bring the virus under control. Riyadh said the health ministry will start inoculating its population aged 16 and above with Pfizer vaccines, while its citizens and residents aged of 18 and above will have Astrazeneca shots. It did not provide further details.More Related News

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