MUSCAT: Oman has authorized AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to be used as third dose (booster dose) for anyone who wishes to take the vaccination, Ministry of Health has announced on Thursday.
In a statement issued, MOH said “those who wishes to taken AstraZeneca as third dose can do so provided that the person has previously received the two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.”
Currently, MOH is providing Pfizer vaccine for third dose in the country. In the wake of rising coronavirus cases, the Supreme Committee has urged both citizens and residents above the age of 18 to take booster dose.
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