518 undocumented OFWs complete Covid-19 vaccine doses in Bahrain

TDT | Manama

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The Embassy of the Philippines in the Kingdom of Bahrain successfully assisted in the inoculation of 367 undocumented overseas Filipinos in Bahrain.

They were part of the second batch of beneficiaries for its “Libreng Bakuna Para kay Juan at Juana” programme recipients. They received their second dose of Astra Zeneca vaccine on 31 July at Sitra Mall, bringing the total number of fully vaccinated recipients of the programme to 518.

Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Alfonso A. Ver, together with other Embassy officials and staff, as well as some Filipino community volunteers, provided assistance during the event by guiding the recipients of the programme and helping them register with the BeAware app of the Kingdom.

The 367 undocumented OFs are among the 360 individuals who received their first dose on 3 July, while there were also seven individuals from the 1st batch of recipients who missed their second dose on 16 July but were fully vaccinated last Saturday.

These OFs are now able to register in the comprehensive BeAware health app and avail of all features of the app including an electronic vaccination certificate (“green shield”) which is required for entry into office buildings, government institutions, malls, restaurants, schools, etc. Besides having the protection against COVID-19, the Bakuna para Kay Juan at Juana programme also aims to provide undocumented Filipinos with a fighting chance in their quest to find employment in the Kingdom.

The green shield or proof of having received the complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is now one of the primary requirements of prospective employers in hiring a worker.

The Embassy advises those who were vaccinated during the first and second batch of the vaccination program but were not able to get their second dose last Saturday, to proceed to Al Hoora Health Centre in Manama to complete their required vaccine dosage.