100% of the UAE population received the first dose of the “Corona” vaccine
The Ministry of Health approves the booster dose of the “Pfizer” and “Sputnik” vaccines.
Supportive doses protect individuals with a very high percentage of “Corona” mutants.
Photography: Eric Arrasas
Dr. Farida Al Hosani: “Everyone’s role is important in adhering to the precautionary measures to stop the chain of spread of the virus.”
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The official spokesman for the health sector in the country, Dr. Farida Al Hosani, confirmed during a special briefing on the latest developments on the (Covid-19) virus, yesterday, that the health sector is continuing its efforts to reach community immunity by providing vaccines for groups eligible to receive vaccination, as the percentage of Those who received the first dose of the total population reached 100%, while the proportion of those who received two vaccine doses was 90.31% of the total approved population census.
And she revealed the Ministry’s announcement to approve the boosting dose for all categories of adults aged 18 years and over, for those vaccinated with the two basic doses of the “Pfizer Piontech” and “Sputnik” vaccine, six months after the second dose, in addition to the booster doses for those who received the Sinopharma vaccine, which were administered Announced in advance.
She stated that national efforts in all governmental, local and private sectors are continuing to provide a healthy and protective environment for members of society, as the authorities work through specialized teams and qualified human cadres to ensure health stability for all segments of society, including citizens, residents and visitors of the country.
Al Hosani said: “These efforts come as a continuation of the series of preparedness and proactive efforts that we have witnessed since the beginning of the pandemic fight, as all national and local sectors have proven their role in proactively activating procedures and strategies in record time and in various fields in terms of early response, monitoring, treatment, follow-up, clinical research and scientific development, from Supporting scientific studies and research in the field of drug and preventive innovation.
And she continued: "We would like to clarify that this percentage does not mean that everyone is vaccinated, as the population changes with time, and this percentage indicates the vaccination of most of the target groups of society, but there is a changing group of the population, which is the category of residents and holders of new work visas, who will be followed up. And to ensure that they receive doses of the “Covid-19” vaccine, according to the medical procedures approved in the country.
She pointed out that there is a percentage of children and school students who have not yet received the vaccine and are still being vaccinated.
In addition, there is a very small percentage of groups excluded from the vaccine for medical reasons, pointing out that vaccination of most groups of society is one of the main factors that helped stabilize the epidemiological situation we are witnessing today.
She said: "This percentage does not mean stopping efforts in the field of vaccinations, but rather the continuation of the booster dose vaccination, as studies have indicated weak immunity resulting from vaccination over time, which indicates the importance of the booster dose to enhance immunity and raise it to the required level."
She stressed that the societal initiative to receive vaccination and the keenness of all individuals to take the supporting dose is an indication of their confidence in the national directives and the measures taken by the health sector.
Al-Hosani stressed the importance of the role of the booster dose for “Covid-19” vaccines, based on global developments and recommendations, and the recommendations of the specialized scientific teams in the country.
She said: "We advise everyone to make sure to get the support doses on time and not to delay, especially the elderly and those with chronic diseases."
Al Hosani stressed that vaccinations contribute to raising immunity and preventing disease, severe symptoms and deaths, especially in light of mutants, and the supporting dose comes to contribute to increasing the immune response to a higher level and produces high antibodies to confront the virus.
She pointed out that during this period, the media and international organizations are circulating about the monitoring of the new mutant known as “Omicron”, and what we know so far is the monitoring of the first case of this mutant at the global level on November 12, 2021, and it was announced on November 26, that it was mutated. worrisome.”
Through global monitoring, the emergence of the mutant was reported from South Africa, after which cases of the same mutant were detected in a number of countries, including cases related to travel.
According to the World Health Organization report, there are genetic mutations that may affect the characteristics of the virus and the speed of its spread more than previous mutations, based on the available preliminary information that requires further research and investigation.
She emphasized that under the directives of the leadership, the UAE worked according to a proactive strategy aimed at ensuring the health and safety of society, and periodically, with the cooperation of all national stakeholders, assessing the situation, developing all plans, and strengthening vital sectors.
She stressed that the role of every individual in society is important in adhering to precautionary measures, such as the muzzle, hand hygiene, and maintaining physical distance;
Because they are essential factors that contribute to stopping the chain of transmission of the virus, preserving the gains and sustaining the period of return to normal life.
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