UAE vaccinates over 75% of population

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More than 75 per cent of the UAE population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while 85.75 per cent has received the first dose.

Another 65,999 doses were given in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 17,925,065.

The current distribution rate stands at 181.24 doses per 100 people.

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