The Ministry of Health announced the changes it has made to the COVID-19 vaccination schedules.
As part of the fight against Covıd-19, the age limit for the 5th booster dose of vaccines has been reduced from 65 to 50 year olds.
As of January 31, people over the age of 50 who have had their 4th jabs and 3 months have passed, will be able to get their 5th jabs.
Persons aged between 12-18 can have their third dose 3 to 5 months after they have had their second doses.
Those with immune disorders and chronic diseases will be able to have their third dose three months after their second dose.
Those without any chronic illness will be able to receive their third dose five months after their second dose.
The vaccination of children aged between 10 and 11 has been broadened to include those between the ages of 8 and 11.
Vaccination for these age groups will continue at the Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu, Girne Akçiçek, Cengiz Topel and Gazimağusa State Hospitals five days a week.
As of January 31, the Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu state hospital will be available to conduct vaccinations between 8am and 2pm just like the other three state hospitals.
The Lefkoşa Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital and the Gazimağusa State Hospital will continue to carried out vaccinations on Saturday for those who are 18 years old and over will continue to provide services between 8am and 2pm.