Riyadh, January 11, 2023, SPA -- The Ministry of Health gave the green light today for the rollout of the updated COVID-19 booster dose for those who received the last shot of the vaccine three months ago, urging those who wish to take the updated vaccine to apply for an appointment through the Sehhaty Application. The updated COVID-19 vaccine, the ministry emphasized, is known as a "bivalent vaccination" since it offers comprehensive protection against severe COVID-19 and the omicron variant illnesses. The move aims to protect the health of elderly individuals who are eligible for the vaccination and protect them from the negative complications of a virus infection. --SPA 21:48 LOCAL TIME 18:48 GMT 0046 www.spa.gov.sa/w1838764