SAUDI ARABIA

MoH: 2nd dose to be delayed by 6 months if person contracts COVID-19 after first vaccine dose

May 29, 2021



Okaz/Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH —
People who test positive for coronavirus after taking the first dose of a vaccine will have their second dose rescheduled, the Ministry of Health announced in a statement on Friday.

According to the ministry, they will be given the second dose six months after their recovery from the disease.

The ministry also said that individuals who have spent 14 days after taking the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or those who have completed both their doses do not need to quarantine themselves unless they are staying with large groups. However, all must continue to comply with the precautionary measures.

In the case of the appearance of COVID-19 symptoms, the person mingling with others must self-isolate and undergo laboratory tests.


May 29, 2021
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