Saudi Arabia to take action against healthcare workers who refuse COVID vaccine

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has vowed to take action against the health workers who refuse to be inoculated against the COVID-19 virus, the Saudi press agency reported.
The report cited a statement from the directorate of Health Affairs in Jeddah as referring them to the ministry of health’s (MoH) Profession violations committee.
According to a circular issued by the directorate’s head, the decision was taken due to the low number of vaccination among healthcare workers across the governorate.  The circular also states that although people with medical reasons will be exempt from the vaccine, it is also mandatory for all other health workers in Jeddah.
According to Arab News, the directorate affirmed that taking vaccination was a civic duty, and necessary to prevent the spread of the virus. This reassured the citizens that vaccination is in accordance with all regulations.
The decision comes at a crucial time, with the number of daily cases formally crossing the four-digit mark. The MoH urges citizens to sign up for the vaccine, which is available free of charge to both Saudis and residents.