With Qatar working tirelessly to carry out the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program, more than 75% of the country’s eligible population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Moreover, 64.2% of the eligible population (16 years and above) has received two doses, according to the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).

27,151 vaccine doses have been administered in the last 24 hours and 3,276,416 doses have been administered since the start of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program.

97.6% of over 60s (the most vulnerable population group) have been vaccinated with at least one dose; while 92.5% have received both doses.

The Ministry mentioned, “In recent weeks the combined impact of COVID-19 restrictions and increasing vaccination rates, and the overwhelming support of the community, has resulted in a consistent reduction in the number of new daily infections in the country.

However, it is still important to be cautious as the second wave is not yet over and there are still two highly contagious and highly virulent strains of the virus that are actively circulating in the community.

Phase two of the gradual lifting of restrictions began on June 18 and is part of a four-phase plan to be delivered over the coming months. The plan to gradually lift restrictions will be delivered over four phases with each phase lasting three weeks.

The date of implementation and the duration of each next phase will depend on the epidemic indicators, which depend to a great extent on the degree of compliance of the community members with the current measures, restrictions, and guidance by the government.”

The Ministry urges people including those who are vaccinated to continue wearing a mask as advised and maintain social distancing.

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Source: The Peninsula

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