COVID-19: Travel eased for vaccinated people in UAE

Dubai: The Nationwide Emergency Disaster and Disasters Administration Authority (NCEMA) introduced up to date nationwide journey protocol, easing journey for vaccinated individuals.

The authority eased quarantine procedures for vaccinated individuals, in accordance with the respective locations consistent with preventive and precautionary measures that guarantee the protection of all group members.

“We urge everyone to get vaccinated with the continuous spread of COVID-19 variants across the world,” Saif Al Dhaheri, official spokesperson of the authority, stated throughout the media briefing on Tuesday.

He additionally suggested individuals to proceed to strictly adhere to measures issued by competent authorities, like social distancing and sporting masks, even after taking the 2 photographs of the vaccine.

“Taking vaccine and abiding by precautionary measures are the only ways to return to normality,” Al Dhaheri stated.

The authority highlighted the significance of taking the vaccine in breaking the chain of an infection, thereby leaving a constructive impression on the UAE society.

The Nationwide Vaccination Marketing campaign continues efforts to attain its objectives, reflecting the energy and resilience of the UAE’s well being system. “69.89 per cent of people aged above 16, which is the category eligible for the vaccine, have been vaccinated, while 77.84 of people over 60 years have been vaccinated,” the NCEMA spokesperson stated.

“The UAE’s way of handling the coronavirus pandemic is a model to be emulated by others, thanks to the country’s pre-emptive vision, success of frontline heroes and the efforts of health institutions,”” he added.

The authority urged individuals to keep away from household gatherings throughout Eid Al Fitr holidays and to increase congratulations of Eid by way of on-line networking platforms. Individuals are additionally urged to not trade presents and meals.