Sharjah airport frontline staff gets first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

UAE - Frontline staff at the Sharjah International Airport have received their first dose of Covid-9 vaccine.

The drive was carried out by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in cooperation with the Sharjah government.

Present at the vaccination campaign, Mohammed Abdullah Al Zarouni, Director of Sharjah Medical District, said: "The move comes as part of MoHAP's efforts in cooperation with competent authorities to safeguard the health and safety of the frontline workers. Having identified the target groups, the dose, and the immunization system, the vaccination is provided in accordance with evidence-based scientific rules, quality control procedures, and the internationally approved protocols which include the constant medical follow-up and the monitoring of any side effects that may occur."

Ali Salim Al Midfa, chairman of the Sharjah International Airport, said the UAE has always been at the forefront globally in terms of providing the highest levels of safety and protection for the frontline employees, underlining that the approval of the emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine is a new milestone added to the UAE's success in handling these extraordinary circumstances by consolidating efforts and making rational decisions that place the health and safety of the individuals as a top priority.