The UAE government’s national vaccination drive has covered over 87% of its eligible population, a government official said.
Dr. Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson of the UAE health sector, also revealed during the latest government media briefing on Tuesday that 97.5% of the people aged over 60 were vaccinated against COVID-19.
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As of posting time, the UAE now stands at a vaccination rate of 141.19 doses per 100 eligible people.
Meanwhile, the official said new variants detected around the world pose a high risk to individuals who are not inoculated yet.
She urged the unvaccinated individuals to take the jab as soon as possible.
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Dr. Al Hosani said the UAE government emphasized the need for a booster shot, especially for the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
She noted that the booster shots can be the same brand as the original dose or a different one, pending medical evaluation. (RA)
