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UAE Covid vaccine: 109,587 residents vaccinated in 24 hours

Dubai - Vaccine focus over the next 4-6 weeks to be on the elderly, those with chronic diseases.

Published: Fri 12 Feb 2021, 3:53 PM

Updated: Fri 12 Feb 2021, 3:57 PM

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The UAE has vaccinated 109,587 residents against Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

The country's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stands at 4.9 million. This takes the rate of doses per 100 people to 49.56.

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