Teachers employed across Abu Dhabi’s public schools now have the option to get their dose of the vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) after they were deemed as among the priority categories to receive the vaccine under the approved emergency use clause.
Principals of several public schools in the capital received a circular stating that teachers, administrative staff, and their immediate family members above 18 years of age can get vaccinated.
“We would like to inform you that teachers and other academic staff have been included among the priority groups for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. This also includes their family members (first-degree) who are aged above 18 years. Taking the Covid-19 vaccine is optional for those who are eligible,” said the circular as per reports from Khaleej Times.
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The deadline to register for the said vaccine is until September 24.
Earlier, His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, received his first dose of the vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in line with the Ministry of Health and Protection’s (MoHaP)’s guidelines to provide the COVID-19 vaccine for specified groups who are in the country’s first line of defense.
Dr. Al Owais stated that they intend to ensure the safety of the UAE’s heroes on the frontlines to protect them from any dangers they may face due to the nature of their work.
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He assured the public that the COVID-19 vaccine is completely compatible with the regulations and laws that allow a faster review of licensing procedures, following the positive results from the ongoing clinical trials which are conducted and monitored by the UAE’s health sector.
