UAE is world’s most vaccinated nation against COVID-19

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The United Arab Emirates has overtaken Seychelles to become the world's most vaccinated nation, reveals Bloomberg's Vaccine Tracker.

The UAE leads the world, with enough vaccinations to cover 72.1% of its population.

The country so far has administered about 15.5 million doses, which is enough to cover two doses regimen for 72.1 per cent of its population.

The country also has one of the lowest fatality rates in the world.

The UAE also leads the world in the rate of testing people par capita.

The new global achievement adds to the country’s success and record of achievements in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic,

says Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Bin Nasser Al Owais, UAE Health Minister.

The ministers hails it as an international recognition of the success of the National Vaccination Campaign, launched by the UAE, which is continuing to achieve its objectives.

Bloomberg Vaccine Tracker is considered as the most up-to-date and comprehensive tally of vaccinations around the globe.