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UAE Covid vaccine: 112,521 residents vaccinated in 24 hours

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

Published: Sun 7 Feb 2021, 3:58 PM

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The UAE has vaccinated 112,521 residents against Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

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The country's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stands at 4.31 million. This takes the rate of doses per 100 people to 43.62.

Meanwhile, MoHAP has announced dedicating vaccination centres only to elderly people and those with chronic diseases in the light of the spike in infections over the past weeks.

The ministry added that over the 4-6 weeks, other segments of society may get vaccinated after prior appointment.

Covid vaccine must to enter this building

Residents wishing to visit the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department's customer service centre must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.



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