UAE Says More Than 4 Million Residents Received COVID-19 Vaccine

The UAE has administered more than 4.008 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines and achieved a distribution rate of 40.53 doses per every 100 people, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Friday.

"Crossing the four million mark adds to the UAE’s track record and comes as part of the country’s keenness to provide vaccines to all members of the society," said Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention.

He attributed the achievement to the determination and diligent efforts made by the nation’s medical teams under the directives and constant support of the country’s wise leadership.

"The rapid and effective rollout of the COVID vaccines is a testimony to the success of the National Vaccination Program launched by the country to ensure the vaccine availability in most of the government and private health establishments and centers to make it easier for the largest segments of society, including Emiratis and residents, specially the elderly, people with chronic diseases and front-line heroes, with the ultimate goal of ensuring acquired immunity across the nation to help curb the disease and stem its fallout."

The Minister highlighted the growing demand for the vaccination among the general public, describing the UAE society’s positive response to the inoculation drive as reflective of the public trust in the State’s capabilities to ensure public health and safety, state news agency WAM reported.

He also stressed the importance of the UAE people continuing to display full commitment to COVID-19 countermeasures to safeguard the society against any new coronavirus strains.