People 50 years of age and above now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has reduced the age limit for the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 50 years and above.
Dr. Soha Al Bayat, Head of Vaccination, MoPH, said during an Instagram live Q&A session, “Today it was announced, for non-Qataris, it is age 50 years and above and those with complicated chronic illnesses and for Qataris all age groups.”
"Hopefully soon the next phase will be announced and non-Qataris also will have a lower age group," she added.
جلسة الاسئلة والأجوبة المباشرة على انستقرام حول كوفيد-١٩
— وزارة الصحة العامة (@MOPHQatar) February 10, 2021
COVID-19 Instagram live Q&A pic.twitter.com/ymWVBYwIaP
Until the announcement was made, the age threshold was 60 years and above for vaccine eligibility during the first phase of the drive.
Individuals aged 50 and above can call on the PHCC hotline 40277077 to set an appointment or register online.
Vaccinations at the health centers are only being administered to those who have pre-arranged appointments.
All community members who do not fall under the priority groups have been asked to wait until it is their turn.
Furthermore, MoPH yesterday announced that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for emergency use in Qatar.
Ministry of Public Health Issues Emergency Use Authorization for
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. pic.twitter.com/9I9AC8LsKn
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