93,610 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine given
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Wednesday that 93,610 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to Wednesday stands at 11,366,954, with a rate of vaccine distribution of 114.93 doses per 100 people.
This is in line with the Ministry’s plan to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to all members of society and efforts to reach acquired immunity resulting from the vaccination, which will help reduce the number of cases and control the COVID-19 virus.
UAE ANNOUNCES 1,508 NEW COVID-19 CASES: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) announced on Wednesday that it conducted 210,362 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.
In a statement, the Ministry of Health and Prevention stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced 1,508 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 540,646.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention also announced two deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,619.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention also noted that an additional 1,477 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 520,882