More than 89 million PCR tests have been conducted.
More than 96 per cent of the UAE population have received their first COVID-19 dose.
The news revealed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) on its social channels revealed that 86.21 per cent of the population is fully vaccinated
The total number of doses administered in the country stands at more than 20 million.
15,616 جرعة لقاح #كوفيد19 تم تقديمها خلال الـ24 ساعة الماضية، ليبلغ عدد الجرعات الكلي 20,701,898 بمعدل توزيع 209.31 جرعة لكل 100 شخص. وبنسبة 96.23% لمتلقي الجرعة الأولى، ونسبة 86.21% لمتلقي جرعتين من إجمالي السكان في دولة #الإمارات. #يدا_بيد_نتعافى pic.twitter.com/8T3p3uwwjh
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) October 17, 2021
Currently more than 89 million PCR tests have been conducted in the UAE with 4,171 active cases at the time of writing.
The news follows hot on the heels of the launch of the MoHAP’s seasonal flu vaccine campaign.
A shot is priced at AED 50, however, pregnant women, people over 50 and people with chronic diseases can receive their jab free of charge.
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