Prince Charles and Camilla urge anyone hesitating to get Covid vaccine
December 8, 2021, 1:46 am

Prince Charles and Camilla urge anyone hesitating to get Covid vaccine

Prince Charles with his wife Camilla-Facebook page

The BBC reported, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have urged anyone hesitating to get a Covid vaccine - and said they had received their own booster jabs.

A statement from the royal couple said: "We can only urge you to look at the evidence in our intensive care wards."

"People who are unvaccinated are at least 10 times more likely to be hospitalised or die than those who have had two vaccine doses."

Their comments were on the anniversary of the first Covid vaccination.

Prince Charles and Camilla praised the "ingenuity and determination" of those involved in the vaccination drive which had seen more than 100 million doses delivered since that first injection in December 2020.

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Margaret Keenan, the first person to receive a Covid jab outside of a clinical trial, received her booster injection in September.

The royal couple addressed "all those who have not yet had the vaccine, or are hesitating before getting a booster". They encouraged them to listen to the warnings of those working in the NHS, who saw the heightened risks facing people who were not vaccinated.

"That is why we urge everyone to get vaccinated and to take up the booster, as we have done ourselves," said Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

Prince Charles, aged 73, caught Covid in March last year, before vaccines had been developed. Both the prince and Camilla, aged 74, had had their first vaccinations by February 2021.

"We can only offer our most heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all the scientists, volunteers and workers across the NHS who have helped bring about this extraordinary achievement," the royal couple said of the invention and rollout of vaccines.

Source: BBC

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”