More than 1.7 million people have received Corona vaccines

Saudi Arabia’s health ministry said more than 1.7 million people have been vaccinated.

She said 390 new cases of coronavirus have been registered, today, Thursday, for a total of 381,348 cases, while 267 new cases have been registered, for a total of 371,850 cases.

The Ministry of Health confirmed that 6 new deaths had been recorded, bringing the total to 6,551 deaths, while the number of active cases reached 2,947 and critical cases to 538.

Yesterday, the health ministry said that the coronavirus vaccine contributes to a very significant reduction in the death rate, up to 84%, while the death rate decreases after taking the first dose of the vaccine, until ‘at 72%.

The Health Ministry’s Twitter account continued that after 14 to 20 days after receiving the vaccine, deaths decreased by 72% and reached 84% after 21 to 27 days after receiving the vaccine.

On Wednesday, the ministry announced the extension of the vaccination campaign against the Corona virus, and the possibility of direct booking according to the dates available, because it is now possible to enter the Health application to make an appointment at nearest center to take the vaccine.

The health ministry said registered priority groups have been covered, allowing for the transition to other groups as the ministry seeks to open more vaccination centers in all parts of the Kingdom with the participation of health providers. public and private sector health services. .

This step is part of the continuity of health efforts to preserve the safety of citizens and residents and limit the spread of the Coruna virus and facilitate their vaccination, calling on everyone to initiate registration to obtain the vaccine, stressing that vaccines are safe and effective in preventing infection with the virus and its complications.

A few days ago, Saudi Minister of Health, Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, commented on a tweet on a vaccine awareness video, saying: “We have been in the pandemic for a year, and so on. ‘is our plan to normal life. Take the step and start your journey, for your safety is most important, take the vaccine. “

The video was posted as part of the national campaign under the slogan ‘Take the Step’ to urge community members, citizens and residents, on the importance of taking the Corona vaccine and to encourage the initiative to register for the vaccine.

The campaign includes many awareness products that highlight the need to respect precautionary measures, and registration via the “My health” application to deliver the vaccine to the vaccination centers set up by the Ministry of Health. in different regions of Saudi Arabia. The campaign also focuses on introducing the vaccine’s effective role in protecting a person from infection with the coronavirus.