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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Health Ministry Approves Vaccination for Children Aged 5-11

One of the vaccincation centers in Saudi Arabia - SPA

The Saudi Health Ministry announced Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines will be made available for children between the ages of five and 11.

This came as the Kingdom reported 5,477 new COVID-19 infections and one death in the last 24 hours.

The Health Ministry also reported 3,405 recoveries.

Saudi Arabia has updated its COVID-19 restrictions, announcing new fines of $266 (1,000 Saudi riyal) for those who break social distancing rules, and $266,000 (100,000 riyal) for repeat offenders.

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