AstraZeneca – MoH approves AstraZeneca, Moderna vaccines
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Well being has accepted two extra coronavirus vaccines — AstraZeneca and Moderna — after the success of Pfizer vaccine, Al-Arabiya TV reported.
Saudi Arabia began registration for receiving Pfizer vaccine from Dec. 15 and that was after approval accorded to Pfizer vaccine by the Saudi Meals and Drug Authority.
Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdel Ali, spokesman of the Ministry of Well being, mentioned that no uncomfortable side effects have been detected amongst these acquired the vaccine pictures. He urged everybody to shortly register for the vaccine.
The ministry emphasised the security and efficacy of the vaccine resulting from foolproof and efficient passing of the vaccine testing phases and the prevalence of a powerful immune response and steady antibodies.
The spokesman mentioned that those that are certified to obtain vaccine within the Kingdom are firstly residents and expatriates who’ve legitimate nationwide IDs and residency permits (iqama) respectively, and this shall be after registering by means of Sehhaty utility.
Almost 300,000 Saudis and expatriates have to date acquired coronavirus vaccination within the Kingdom. There are 4 vaccination facilities within the main cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah.
Saudi Arabia began the nationwide vaccination marketing campaign on Dec. 17, with opening the primary vaccination heart in Riyadh. Vaccination facilities shall be opened in all of the areas within the coming weeks.
