Ahmed Al-Qarni – Riyadh:
The official spokesman for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Muhammad al-Abdali, confirmed that the pandemic is still present globally, and that regions around the world are seeing an increase in cases, indicating that “Omicron” mutants are found in 70 countries. It has been monitored, given that studies do not indicate that it is more toxic. ,
He explained that the initial information about the Omicron mutant lies in several key points, as the data do not indicate that it is more virulent, and that the vaccines do not lose their effectiveness specifically against it, and that with two doses complete the vaccination. still provides protection and protection from serious disease, with stimulating doses adding to the prevention of serious disease and preventing the transmission and spread of infection with this mutation, and this study is still ongoing and based on the highest level of And monitoring continues to provide you with reliable information, and to take the necessary measures according to an accurate scientific method. He said that the number of doses given in the state has exceeded 48 million doses, and between 22 million and 800 thousand people have completed vaccination, and this level gives more assurance and protection to reap its fruits, God’s be praised God, with the importance of not tolerating these precautions and completing vaccinations to contain the virus, in addition to receiving stimulating doses to meet the level of vaccination for all members of society, especially with the presence of mutants need to do.
Dr added. Al-Abdali said that 51 new cases of the new corona virus (COVID-19) were recorded, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom (550,240), and the number of active cases (1910) to active cases, and Critical Cases reached (29) Critical Cases.
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