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China’s Sinovac shot cleared for wider global use by the WHO

The WHO recommended its use for people aged 18 and older in a two-dose schedule with a spacing of two to four weeks between shots

UAE’s health ministry provides Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to 12-15 age group

Those who took the second dose of the Sinopharm vaccine at least six months ago are now eligible to receive booster shots

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,968 cases, 4 deaths

The case count in the UAE now stands at 572,804

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Dubai: Covid-19 vaccinations can now be booked over WhatsApp

To access the Dubai Health Authority’s 24×7 WhatsApp hotline, users will have to add 800 342 to their contacts

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,763 cases, 3 deaths

The nationwide case count now stands at 570,836

IVC Evidensia

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala invests £350m in UK-headquartered IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is Europe’s largest veterinary care provider

UAE reports 1,810 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

The case count in the country has now risen to 569,073

Abu Dhabi Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Sotrovimab

Abu Dhabi offers walk-in appointments for Pfizer jab; new Covid-19 treatment approved in UAE

The UAE has become the first country to both license and enable immediate patient use of the antibody drug Sotrovimab

UAE reports 2,167 Covid-19 infections, 3 deaths

The case count has risen to 563,215

UAE reports 1,757 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE now stands at 561,048

Free parking for vaccination centre visitors in Dubai

Designated parking spaces will be available near Hor Al Anz Health Centre, Al Barsha Health Centre, Al Qusais Health Centre and Grand Hyatt Hotel Tent

UAE reports 1,672 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

The case count in the UAE has risen to 559,291

UAE’s GEMS Education launches drive to vaccinate 42,000 students

More than 42,000 GEMS students are eligible to be vaccinated, while 1,800 have already received the vaccine

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,512 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 557,619

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Covid-19 vaccine: Dubai opens bookings of Pfizer shot for 12-15 age group

The Dubai Health Authority has published a list of centres within the emirate where the vaccine is available

Bahrain entry ban

Bahrain suspends entry of non-residents from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

The indefinite entry ban has gone into effect from May 24, 2021

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UAE: Chinese visitors can now receive Covid-19 vaccines in Dubai

Chinese nationals above the age of 16 will be able to receive the Sinopharm vaccine, administered by the Dubai Health Authority

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,591 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 556,107

SEHA offers Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine across all centres in UAE

Prior booking for receiving the jab is required through the SEHA app

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UAE launches new programme to provide Covid-19 vaccines for several countries

The UAE’s Emirates Red Crescent and the Tamouh Healthcare Company signed an MoU to cooperate on this initiative

UAE reports 1,401 Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths

The case count in the UAE has risen to 551,430

Covid: Bahrain allows vaccination for adolescents aged 12-17, booster dose for those above 50

The opening of the vaccination registration for adolescents on healthalert.gov.bh will be announced soon

Abu Dhabi launches new healthcare app for international patients

The participating hospitals include Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Tawam Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City and Burjeel Hospital

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,348 cases, 2 deaths

The new cases have raised the nationwide count to 550,029

Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine booster

Covid-19 vaccine: UAE approves plan for Sinopharm booster dose

Priority for the booster dose will be given to the elderly and those with chronic diseases

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,270 cases, four deaths

The case count in the UAE has risen to 548,681

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,229 cases, 2 deaths

The case count in the UAE has risen to 547,411

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,251 cases, 2 deaths

The case count in the UAE has risen to 546,182

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Emirates Red Crescent launches first phase of vaccination programme for refugees

The effort will vaccinate tens of thousands of refugees and displaced persons