MUSCAT: Oman is looking to fully vaccinate both citizens and residents in the target segments by end of October, the country’s Minister of Health said.
His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health said that 92% of Omanis received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. However, the combined percentage of vaccinated citizens and residents stood at 74%. “By end of this month (September), we hope to achieve 100% Omanis receiving the first dose and by end of next month (October), we will see 100% of Omanis and residents in the target segments will be fully vaccinated,” Al Saidi said.
Al Saidi affirmed that the epidemiological situation of Covid-19 pandemic in Oman is improving continuously, attested by a steady decline in the number of new infections and deaths. “Today, only 20 patients are admitted to intensive care units in the Sultanate”, he added.
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The minister hailed the efforts of all health workers and supporting parties. He also thanked citizens and residents for their commitment to Covid-19 precautionary measures.
Al Saidi urged all those who have not received the vaccine to come forward and get vaccinated as soon as possible.
He exhorted all individuals, government and private establishments to abide by the health procedures. He underscored significance of abidance by Covid-19 precautionary measures as a prerequisite to the full opening of all activities.
