Saudi King receives 1st dose of Coronavirus vaccine

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The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud today received the first dose of Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

Minister of Health Dr Tawfig bin Fawzan Al Rabiah extended thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques who provided all support for the best interest of the citizens as well as the residents since the beginning of the pandemic until now, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

"Today, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques received the vaccine, out of keenness to prevent this virus, calling the King initiative as a reaffirmation of the Kingdom's policy in always prioritizing protection over medication," he said.