2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be given 10 weeks after 1st dose | Times of Oman

  • Date: 29-Jul-2021
  • Source: Times of Oman
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2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be given 10 weeks after 1st dose | Times of Oman

Muscat: Those who have completed 10 weeks from the date of the first dose will be able to receive the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, starting from August. A statement issued online by Oman News Agency (ONA) said: "On 1 August, the Ministry of Health will start vaccinating with the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for those who have completed 10 weeks from the date of the first dose." The Ministry of Health indicated that the self-appointment booking service will be available electronically, starting from tomorrow evening, Thursday, via the website http://covid19. moh. gov. om and the Tarassud + app. The Ministry of Health called on those who are in the targeted group for the second dose to book an advance appointment before heading to the immunisation centres in the various governorates of the Sultanate in order to ensure a safe and accessible immunisation process for all while adhering to the precautionary measures.