COVID-19: Oman expands vaccination target groups

Muscat: Oman started vaccination in all governorates this week for those aged 60 years and above. More target groups were announced subsequently in the general community as well as in healthcare field.

Among the general community the new addition to target groups include Omanis working in UAE who cross borders regularly. The inoculation shot will be given to those who fall in this group irrespective of their medical condition.

Evidence that they have not been previously vaccinated must be produced to be eligible for the shot prescribed by Omani authorities. Also falling in the current target group are the ambulance crews of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) in all the govern