Monday, the Ministry of Health (MoH) began drawing up a list of hospitals in which those suffering from allergies can receive the coronavirus vaccine, according to announcements made by the MoH's Secretary General for Epidemiology Affairs, Adel Al-Belbisi.

Belbisi told Hayat FM that the ministry will send text messages within two days to all those suffering from allergies to receive the vaccine before the implementation of Defense Order 32.

Regarding pregnant and lactating women, he confirmed that there is no medical objection preventing them from receiving a jab, indicating that the ministry encourages them to take the vaccine.

Belbisi explained that Defense Order 32 will be applied on all those who do not receive the vaccine.

Defense Order 31 stipulates that a coronavirus PCR test should be conducted twice a week in educational institutions and places of employment. 

You can read the full defense order here.

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