15 Feb 2021 - 0:38 QNA Doha - The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has urged all residents and citizens over 60 years of age to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible National Health Strategy 2018-2022 Lead for Healthy Ageing Dr Hanadi Al Hamad said that the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Qatar has sadly resulted in four deaths of people over 60 years of age in the past few days. She added that it was important for people over 60 to get vaccinated against COVID-191, saying: "I urge all residents and citizens over 60 years of age to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. Since the start of the pandemic more than 12 months ago it has been clear that age is the biggest risk factor for COVID-19." In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), she said people over the age of 60 have a significantly higher risk of developing severe complications and even death due to the virus. "I cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is for older people to get their vaccine. Now that we have an approved and effective vaccine, elderly citizens and residents have the opportunity to become protected and live free from the threat of this virus."