MANAMA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Bahrain's health authorities on Friday announced a third booster COVID-19 shot for vaccinated individuals.

The National Taskforce for Combating COVID-19 announced that, as part of a new phase of vaccination drive, the third dose will be given after six months to those aged 60 and above, people with chronic health conditions and health care workers.

It added that all other categories of vaccinated individuals can receive the third booster shot a year after they have taken their second dose.

"Details of registering for the third booster shot of COVID-19 will be announced in the coming weeks," stated the Taskforce.

It further added that individuals have a choice to select the same or different type of vaccine for the third booster shot.

Bahrain has inoculated more than half a million of its population as part of its nationwide drive to tackle COVID-19.