UAE COVID vaccine eligibility: Minimum age to get jab now 16

  • Date: 18-Jan-2021
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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UAE COVID vaccine eligibility: Minimum age to get jab now 16

UAE COVID vaccine eligibility: Minimum age to get jab now 16 The announcement comes as MoHAP today expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility in line with the UAE's proactive policy    A healthcare worker draws the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from a vial at Mission Commons assisted living community in Redlands, California, U.S., January 15, 2021. ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said all UAE citizens and residents aged 16 and above who are eligible for vaccination are now included in National Vaccination Programme against COVID-19.The announcement comes as MoHAP today expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility in line with the UAE's proactive policy to ensure the health and safety of all community members.© Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2021.Zawya Coveragemorning briefingMonday Outlook: Asian stocks pare losses; dollar pokes higherconstructionSaudi Arabia's Emaar The Economic City CEO resignsecommerceDubai sees 132% increase in demand for e-commerce licencefinancial servicesPwC launches globally recognised CMI qualification in the Middle EastfundsDeliveroo valued at $7bln after raising $180mln before IPOMoreReuters Coverageglobal marketsAsia shares pare losses as China GDP pips forecastsoil and gasOil drops 1% as rising coronavirus cases end supply-led rallyforexDollar pokes higher as U.S. soft data sours mood; China GDP in focusprecious metalsGold at 1-1/2-month low as resilient