Proof of having received the anti-Covid-19 vaccine would be the next criteria to enter government offices, public service premises, and schools, according to the Minister of Health.
Oman started to vaccinate the target groups in December 2020 with people above 65 years of age, those suffering from chronic diseases and frontline workers and other groups.
Speaking at the last meeting of the Supreme Committee, Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al Saeedi, Minister of Health, said lack of proof of having vaccinated would disqualify people from entering the government office premises.
"A document showing vaccination will be made a criteria to enter any public office or government divisions and schools in future," he added.
The Sultanate will receive 3.2 million Covid-19 vaccines between July and September to cover the maximum number of citizens and residents. Oman has received more than 1,515,130 doses of vaccines so far.
As many as 1 million and 8,000 doses have been administered, covering 23 per cent of the target population.
The drive-thru service, which was stopped temporarily, will be resumed this week, and a new service for vaccinating persons with special needs at their respective residences, will be announced later.
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All pregnant women have been urged to get vaccines against the coronavirus, and they are given priority at all vaccination centres. This is in the wake of many pregnant women found in intensive care units, and there could be a danger to them and the fetus.
"We call on them to go to the vaccination centres and get vacinated to protect themselves and their families," the minister said.
Accordingly, all pregnant women after completing 14 weeks or more can get vaccinated at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), and Sahil Health Centre in Qurayat provided they are not vaccinated in the last 14 days, and they should bring their green card. This is applicable to both Omanis and non-Omanis, the ministry representative has said.
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