Recent statistics by the Dubai Health Authority reveal that 9 out of 10 COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized and admitted to the ICU are unvaccinated.
Furthermore, eight out of ten people who tested positive for COVID-19 were also unvaccinated, the Dubai Media Office said in a tweet.
Dr Alawi Al Sheikh Ali, Deputy Director General of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said studies have shown that the vast majority of COVID-19 infections are detected among those who are not vaccinated against the virus.
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Dr. Ali further said that several studies being conducted in coordination by the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Dubai Data of the Smart Dubai Department have proven the efficiency of vaccines.
These studies are compatible with other studies globally, he added.
He also told Dubai TV that 2.3 million people were administered with free COVID-19 vaccines across the emirates six months since it was launched.
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The health official also stressed the importance of taking the COVID-19 vaccine to reduce the risk of severe cases and hospitalization.
He said at least 83% of target groups and eligible residents have received the first dose while 64% were fully vaccinated.
Recent statistics by the DHA revealed that #COVID19 vaccines reduce the risk of disease and hospitalization. pic.twitter.com/JRouL90UqA
— هيئة الصحة بدبي (@DHA_Dubai) June 12, 2021
