Elderly people, youth and families ... and the number increases daily

High turnout for receiving the "Covid-19" vaccine in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah

  • The time taken to take the vaccine is no more than 5 minutes.

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  • The house hall is united during the reception of vaccine applicants.

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Sharjah Expo Center, one of the centers dedicated to providing the "Covid-19" vaccine free of charge, and the House of United Hall in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, witnessed a large turnout of citizens and residents to receive the first dose of the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine, amid precautionary measures. Tightening includes wearing a muzzle, social distancing of one and a half meters, and continuous sterilization.

"Emirates Today" monitored the opinions of some who came to receive the first dose of the vaccine, including citizens and residents over the age of 70, young men and women, families, and workers in contracting companies, as they confirmed that receiving the vaccine is an important step on the way to returning life to normal, expressing Their thanks and gratitude to the heroes of the first line of defense of doctors and nursing staff for their estimated efforts, stressing that from the first moment the UAE has been proactive in ensuring the highest standards of protection and safety for members of society, by consolidating efforts and making decisions that put the health and safety of the nation's people in priority.

The Director of the Sharjah Medical District, Muhammad Abdullah Al-Zarouni, said: “The Ministry of Health and Community Protection has launched a wide campaign to vaccinate citizens and residents on the land of the country,” indicating that 27 various centers and stations have been activated to receive those wishing to obtain a "Covid-19" vaccine in various cities and regions of Sharjah. .

He continued: “Large centers, such as Expo Sharjah, Mughaidir suburb and The United House, have been equipped to provide the vaccine,” calling on all groups to expedite receiving the vaccine to reach the stage of recovery.

Saif Abdullah Al-Khatiri, the supervisor in the Al-Bayt Muttahedh hall in the Tamouh Healthcare Company, told «Emirates Today», that «the hall recorded a significant increase in the number of citizens and residents wanting to obtain the vaccine against the Corona virus, since the beginning of the vaccination two weeks ago until yesterday, The number rises daily, as a result of their feeling of safety and reassurance from the vaccine, after many officials in the emirate came to the hall and took the vaccine.

He added that the hall accommodates more than 1000 people per day and is able to provide the necessary needs to provide the vaccine for all present in accordance with the followed procedures and instructions issued by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection.

He pointed out that as soon as the person enters the hall, he is given a paper regarding approval to take the vaccine that includes the procedures that the competent authorities follow during the vaccination stages, and upon his approval and signature below, he is transferred to the medical track, where his health condition is verified under the supervision of specialized doctors and examined for sugar and pressure. After that, he proceeds to the registration stage and then the stage of getting the vaccine, and going to the waiting room for 30 minutes in order to make sure and check on his health condition after being injected with the Corona virus vaccination.

He added that the vaccination process does not take more than five minutes, as supervisors from Tomooh Healthcare run the hall and organize the vaccination process.

Haifa Fares, head of the health programs department and a consultant for family medicine at the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, said: “Many sites have been provided to provide the (Covid-19) vaccine, as the vaccination began to be administered to those wishing to take it last September, and the centers were increased. Gradually at the state level ».

She pointed out that there are currently 70 health centers that provide the vaccine to combat the virus, in addition to more than 10 external sites at the level of the Northern Emirates, noting that the situation in the centers is assessed daily, and the capacity of each region or center is increased as needed, pointing out that an increase The centers take place on a weekly basis, according to a plan.

She indicated that all centers were divided according to a strategic plan to cover all regions, as some of them start working from eight in the morning until ten in the evening, and others are open throughout the day at morning and evening periods, throughout the days of the week, noting that vaccination is available for all groups for free, and it will be There are visits to the homes of the elderly to administer the vaccine in the coming days.

Surpassing the epidemic

Latifa Mubarak Al Ali (70 years old) confirmed that the state provided the vaccine for everyone free of charge to overcome this epidemic, and everyone should respond to this campaign to ensure a safe return to life.

The young resident Mahmoud Gamal indicated that the process of receiving the vaccine did not exceed five minutes, calling on all young people to take the initiative to take the vaccine because of the general interest of society, and to preserve the safety of individuals.

Ahmed Sawan (60 years) explained that he and his family took the initiative to take the vaccine, pointing to the comprehensive national efforts to enhance the health and safety of society by adopting innovative treatments, enhancing the absorptive capacity of the health sector, expanding the scope of vaccine provision, in addition to the availability of highly qualified medical personnel. And medical and preventive supplies, at the Sharjah Expo Center.

Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Khatri (a senior citizen) indicated that he had received the first dose of the Corona vaccine, pointing out that limiting the spread of the virus requires all citizens and residents to go to health centers to obtain the vaccine.

He added that he took the initiative to receive the vaccine before his children to encourage them, and urged all senior citizens and residents to receive the vaccine, especially since it is available free of charge.

Providing the vaccine for senior citizens and people of determination in their homes in Ajman

Ajman Citizen Affairs Office launched a campaign to provide the vaccine to senior citizens and people of determination in their homes.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Nuaimi, Director General of the Citizens Affairs Office, confirmed that the vaccine service will be provided at home to the aforementioned groups through mobile medical teams that reach homes. He also explained that the office is organizing the campaign in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, and the Customer Happiness Center at the Ministry of Community Development in The Emirate of Ajman, and the Ajman Call Center, to play its role in providing registration service for those wishing to receive the vaccine via the toll-free number 80070.

The executive director of the office, Maryam Al-Maamari, indicated that the implementation of this campaign comes within the framework of ensuring the safety of these groups, to reduce the burden on them, maintain their health and safety, limit the spread of the new Corona virus, and contain its repercussions and harms on all members of society.

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- The situation in the centers is assessed daily, and the capacity of each area is increased.

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