Data from two studies – Phase 3 PREVENT-19 trial and Study 307 (Lot Consistency) – show NVX-CoV2373 has consistent immunogenicity and safety profile
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No PCR for vaccinated passengers coming to UAE, masks outdoors to be optional as covid rules relaxed
Rules both in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been relaxed which sees the end of the pre-arrival PCR test for fully vaccinated passengers.
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UAE to relax more coronavirus restrictions, but masks to remain
Events, shopping malls and tourism activities among the areas which will see restrictions phased out this month.
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Qatar approves Pfizer boosters for children aged 12 to 15 years
Children who received their second dose more than six months ago are eligible for the booster shots
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UAE announces price for all PCR Covid tests to be reduced to AED50
Ministry of Health and Prevention says change applies from Tuesday, will monitor adherence to new price
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Resilience: Prepping for the next virus
Looking at the history of viruses, we would be negligent to think that we can relax and stop worrying about viruses by overcoming the current pandemic
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Kuwait announces direct flights to certain countries as travel restrictions ease
At a cabinet meeting it was agreed to allow direct flights to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Britain, Spain, the US, Holland, Italy, Austria, France, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, Greece and Switzerland
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Abu Dhabi offers Pfizer, Sinopharm Covid vaccines for tourists
Vaccines are only available for holders of a visa issued by Abu Dhabi or holders of passports eligible for visa on arrival
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Video: Covid-19 vaccinations are now mandatory to access public spaces across several GCC cities
Effective August 1, Saudi Arabia will ban entry to malls, sporting and entertainment events for the those who are not vaccinated against Covid-19
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Saudi Arabia to ban entry to malls for the unvaccinated starting August 1
At least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine will be needed to attend sporting and entertainment events
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UAE to test Sinopharm vaccine in children ages 3-17
The study comes as virus mutations globally have led to an increase in the number of positive cases, including among children
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UAE authorises emergency use of new treatment in fight against coronavirus
UAE has become the first country in the world to license and enable immediate patient use of Sotrovimab
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UAE, Bahrain approves Sinopharm booster shot
Both countries are prioritising administering booster shots to their elderly populations and those who have chronic illness
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Oman to vaccinate 1.5m against Covid-19 by the end of June
Minister of Health reveals plan to immunise 70% of the Sultanate by the end of this year
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Why WHO approval of Sinopharm vaccine will boost European coffers from Middle East travel
Vaccine, which has been widely used across the region, is expected to be passed by the WHO by the end of the week
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Qatar orders compulsory quarantine from six countries amid Covid-19 fears
Arrivals from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Philippines must quarantine, regardless of whether they are travelling through direct flights or in transit, and even if they have already been vaccinated