following precautionary measures
The Secretary-General of the Federation of Arab Hospitals, Professor Tawfiq Ahmed Khoja, warned members of society to take precautions to note the slight return, the rising curve of Corona injuries, next to the emergence of the mutated Omicron, and its increase in its spread worldwide This is what calls for the interaction of society now with all preventive methods more than ever before.
Khoja told “Previously” that the society - praise be to God - two years ago has gained great experience in dealing with the pandemic, and with the grace of God and then follow-up to the wise leadership and with societal awareness, the state succeeded in limiting the damage, and this became evident by easing the restrictions associated with the virus. Corona in some activities Including entertainment and events, reopening gyms and sports centers, and lifting some restrictions on international flights, after the number of injuries decreased, precautionary measures were tightened, and the personal interests of citizens and residents were taken into account.
He pointed out that with the emergence of the Omicron mutant, the importance of completing the vaccine doses and the booster dose increases This type is worrying, and its percentage is gradually increasing, and it has become prevalent in many countries. Care must be taken to give children the necessary doses. The response to prevention is better and better than resistance with treatment, especially that studies and clinical examinations have confirmed the safety of these vaccines for children. He pointed out that the fallacies that are being promoted among some are incorrect that Corona does not infect children In fact, it already infects children and spreads among them.
Khoja explained that the Omicron mutant, which was categorized as worrying, It has now been monitored in approximately 115 countries around the world, and its percentage is gradually increasing, and it has become prevalent in many countries Noting that the Corona vaccine was given to children as being effective and safe, and it was given to more than 5 million children around the world, and they did not show unexpected side effects, and the possibility of children being infected as adults.
And "Khoja" indicated that the booster dose is mandatory to raise immunity, prevent infection, confront mutants, reduce severe symptoms in case of infection, as well as protect against cases of hypnosis and death. He stressed that the Kingdom was ranked among the safest countries to travel to, and it has had the best deal with the pandemic since its inception He indicated that the number of doses given in the Kingdom exceeded 49 million, and more than 23 million people benefited from immunization.
Khoja advised all members of society to wear a mask Especially in closed places and gatherings, even if they are small, and fans who attend matches in stadiums should not ignore wearing a muzzle, as sports stadiums are not considered open stadiums due to the large number of attendance and the lack of physical distancing, and quick vaccination with two doses, strengthening them with activation, and careful hand hygiene. Sterilize them, not shake hands, and ventilate the places Stressing not to break preventive protocols.
