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COVID-19: Free vaccination begins for Oman expats in Al Dhahirah Governorate

In the first phase, expats in some job categories will be given vaccination in Al Dhahirah Governorate.

TAS News Service

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Sunday, August 15, 2021

MUSCAT: Starting today (August 15), the Ministry of Health (MOH) will start free vaccination for expatriates in Al Dhahirah Governorate.

According to the information received, MOH will provide AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccination for expatriates aged 18 and above. However, in the first phase, MOH will provide vaccination to barbers, beauty salon staffs, housemaids and farm workers. “Other target Labour categories will be scheduled in the coming days. All need to make an appointment through the online link and must also carry resident card,” the statement from MOH said.

Expat residents can get vaccination from the following centres between 8am to 1:30pm.

Ibri: Al Muhallalh bin Abi Sufa HallDhank
Dhank: The Sports Hall
Yanqul: Office of the Wali of Yanqul

Online bookings for the vaccination can be made in this link: https://forms.gle/VLHi21HCkH9M2D129

Earlier, the Government Communication Centre had informed that the vaccination will start in Al Dhahira Governorate in the coming days. Meanwhile, free vaccination for expats in South Al Shariqiyah started on Friday. “It is going in full swing at the Mairah Sports Hall,” an official added.

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