Health spokesman: We expect a rise in the number of injuries in the coming days… and this is the position of the fourth dose

Today (Sunday), the spokesman for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdali, reviewed the developments in confronting the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Kingdom.Read More: How to pay Iqama renewal fees online? | 2022

He explained, during the press conference on Corona developments, that this wave is the highest compared to previous waves, due to the speed of the spread of the “Omicron” mutant.Read More:Iqama Renewal Fees in Saudi Arabia (2022)

He stressed that there has been a significant acceleration in the number of injuries over the past five days, noting that an increase in the number of injuries is expected during the coming period, but the acceleration may decrease if precautionary and preventive measures are adhered to.Read More:Closure of a number of areas of the Riyadh season due to weather conditions

When asked about the possibility of giving a fourth dose of vaccines, he said that the currently recommended booster dose is sufficient to create an immune level capable of countering the “Omicron” mutant, stressing that the ministry will not recommend any additional doses until after ensuring its value and health benefit for people.Read More:The World’s Top 20 Weakest and Lowest Currencies

With regard to vaccines, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health recommended that pregnant women take the booster dose of vaccines, noting the importance of this dose in the current stages of the pandemic.Read More:Top 8 Coldest Places to Visit in Saudi Arabia During Winter Season