The new on-line registration form will be available from Sunday, January 17, 2021, and will allow people who meet the requirements for priority groups will be able to request an appointment to receive the vaccine.
- The MOPH has approved Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, as safe and effective.
- Qatar plans to provide the Covid-19 vaccine free of charge to all Qatar citizens and residents.
- Certain population groups should receive the vaccine first because they are at higher risk. The three priority population groups are: older people, people with certain chronic conditions and key healthcare workers.