Until now, 95.68 per cent of UAE people have taken their first dose and about 85.52 per cent have received the second dose also. Hence with all these statistics, UAE remains to lead globally for COVID-19 vaccination rates. “The UAE has addressed the COVID-19 according to a proactive strategy based on internationally approved indicators and research studies to ensure a phased return to the new normal,” said Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, the official spokesperson for the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA).
“We’re today reaping the fruits of these efforts made at the country level when we see this remarkable drop in Covid daily infections,” he explained. “As His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, preached the good news to us, we have already overcome the toughest part of the challenge and that we have to maintain the gains made in addressing this crisis over the past period by continuing to comply with the precautionary measures and abide by all health and safety protocols under all circumstances until we secure full recovery,” he added.
“This crisis has proved that the precautionary measures are taken, in addition to the vaccination campaign, have played a fundamental role in protecting all of us and contributed to ensuring public health and recovery. Therefore, it’s quite important to continue to adopt healthy practices and habits, including mask-wearing and maintaining physical distancing, while attending social occasions to protect ourselves against various types of viruses. This is in addition to ensuring regular medical checkups and constant sanitization.”
