COVID vaccines for 5-11 year olds
Last week, the Saudi FDA approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5–11 years old. The Ministry of Health has not yet confirmed the start date of administering to this age group and are yet to circulate the protocols that healthcare facilities should follow. When these have been received, then the vaccine will be made available to this age group in Saudi Arabia, including at KAUST.
November 7 COVID-19 update
As of November 7, one new positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed at KAUST in the last seven days.
- The person was asymptomatic, had been double vaccinated and received a PCR test for travel.
The person is in quarantine, and contact tracing has been completed.
For the most up-to-date information, please check the KAUST COVID-19 Dashboard.
The 14-day positivity rate* at KAUST is currently unavailable** as of Nov 7, 2021. We remind all community members that we are currently operating in Keeping KAUST Safe Tier 0.5. If you have symptoms, please stay home and call KAUST Health at 012 808 0940.
* Positivity rate = % of positive tests returned from the total number of tests taken during a 14-day period.
Excludes where the result is still pending or the swab was rejected.
** This rate will only be displayed if the number of tests conducted achieves a given significant threshold (724 tests). Over the past 14-day period, 123 tests were conducted, with 3 positive cases.
See the most up-to-date information about KAUST COVID-19 cases anytime by clicking on the button below or visiting – hse.kaust.edu.sa
Where to turn when you need to know
- Facilities Management – 012 (808) 0959 or email FMCallcenter@kaust.edu.sa
- Human Resources – 012 (808) 2055 or email HRHelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
- Health, Safety & Environment – visit the website
- Graduate Affairs – 012 (808) 3412 or schelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
- KAUST Health – 012 (808) 0940 or visit the KAUST Health website
- Wellness services – visit the Health, Safety and Environment website