Indian variant not detected in Qatar: Dr. Al Khal

Doha: Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal, Chair of the National Health Strategic Group on COVID-19 and Head of Infectious Diseases at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has said the Indian variant of the coronavirus has not been detected in Qatar. 

Speaking during a press conference on Qatar TV to address the COVID-19 situation in Qatar, Dr. Al Khal said over 1.7 million vaccine doses have been administered since the start of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program. He urged citizens and residents to take the vaccines to facilitate the lifting of restrictions that will begin in phases from May 28.  “Qatar is among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of vaccine coverage for the size of its population,” Dr. Al Khal said.