Gulf Air delivers 300,000 Sinopharm vaccines to Bahrain

  • Date: 12-Mar-2021
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:Bahrain
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Gulf Air delivers 300,000 Sinopharm vaccines to Bahrain

Gulf Air has operated a cargo-only flight, delivering 300,000 Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines from China in support of the National Vaccination Campaign.Since the onset of the pandemic, Gulf Air has supported vaccine shipments to Bahrain, alongside supporting wider viral mitigation efforts, and delivering vital food and medical supplies.Furthermore, Gulf Air has redesigned its on-board experience to safely connect passengers with their chosen destinations as well as assisting citizens and residents with their safe return as part of the International COVID-19 Repatriation Programme (ICRP).Gulf Air has also encouraged its employees to register for the COVID-19 vaccines, which remain optional and free of charge for all citizens and residents. To date, over 85% of the airline's flight crew have been vaccinated.Comments Read Next17 hours agoBahrain detects 653 new Covid-19 cases1 day agoBahrain to resume in-person attendance in all educational institutions1 day agoBahrain: Indoor gyms and swimming pools to reopen on 14 March1 day agoBahrain: Indoor dining to resume on 14 March1 day agoEmirates tells staff to get vaccinated or pay for COVID-19 tests1 day agoUAE: Russian vaccine trials reach final phase1 day agoSaudi to expand COVID-19 vaccination campaign1 day agoBahrain: 628 new coronavirus cases detected2 days agoBahrain: Formula 1 stars arrive for