RIYADH — The Ministry of Health succeeded in making available more than 14 million appointments through Sehaty App. to obtain coronavirus vaccine during August only, coinciding with the imminent reopening of schools and its desire to provide the opportunity for all targeted, especially students, to obtain the vaccine.

The ministry unveiled that the total number of booked appointments in the same period exceeded 8 million appointments, while the number of vaccine doses given to the age group (12-18 years) exceeded 4 million doses throughout August only.

The Ministry of Health cited the importance of achieving a safe return to schools by taking the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, wearing the mask, washing hands and applying physical distancing.

It also affirmed that it is possible to book appointments through Sehaty and Tawakkalna applications, pointing out that the national campaign for COVID-19 vaccine is proceeding according to what is planned. — SPA