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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Data Shows 90 Percent Effective Rate

Pfizer says vaccine prevents 90% of Covid cases in study

Only 50 million doses are expected to be available in 2020

Dubai

Dubai Police to issue permits for face mask exemptions

The application will be processed within five days, with its validity contingent on the individual’s health condition

Bahrain’s Investcorp invests in Wuhan’s medical testing group, Kindstar

Kindstar offers patients and physicians access to advanced specialty testing services

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,146 cases; 363 infections confirmed in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 515

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,111 cases, 683 recoveries

The death toll in the UAE remains unchanged at 514

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,289 cases, 1,135 recoveries

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 508

Abu Dhabi

Covid-19: Abu Dhabi changes entry rules, two additional tests required after arrival

Abu Dhabi has made it mandatory for Covid-19 PCR tests to be undertaken on the fourth and eighth day after entering the emirate

Bahrain approves Covid-19 vaccine for frontline workers

G42-Sinopharm vaccine is nearing the end of phase three trials

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,161 cases; 319 infections confirmed in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 505

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Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed receives Covid-19 vaccine

The ruler took to Twitter on Tuesday to share an image of him receiving the Covid-19 vaccine

Oman airport

Over 75% of visitors to Oman show Covid-19 symptoms within 7 days

All travellers to Oman will be required to undergo a Covid-19 test seven days after their arrival into the country

Khalifa university

Research team at UAE’s Khalifa University manufacture reusable 3D-printed facemasks

A prototype has been printed and assessments will be performed on it before it receives the necessary approvals

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,234 cases, 1,516 recoveries

The total number of cases detected thus far in the UAE stands at 135,141

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,278 cases, 1,606 recoveries

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 496

UAE minister of cabinet affairs receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

The UAE has reported a total of 132,629 Covid-19 infections since the virus first broke out across the country

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UAE reports 1,312 Covid-19 cases; Dubai issues guidelines for social interactions

The Ministry of Health and Prevention confirmed that there were also 1,500 new recoveries

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,400 new cases, 2,189 recoveries

The recoveries were the second highest daily figure reported since the virus first broke out in the country

Capital Health Screening Centre Abu Dhabi

Covid-19: Tourists in Abu Dhabi can get tested for Dhs180 at new drive-through facility

Residents and tourists need not pre-book appointments, and will receive their results via SMS between 24 and 48 hours of being tested

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Covid-19: Dubai launches new dedicated centre for treating infectious diseases

The new centre is directly affiliated with Rashid Hospital, and has already begun receiving Covid-19 patients

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,390 cases; 466 infections registered in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 482

Abu Dhabi Flu vaccination

Free flu vaccines for all Abu Dhabi residents

They can also opt to receive the flu vaccines at home for a flat fee of Dhs500 per household

Aldar, ADQ sign agreement on Dhs30bn of Abu Dhabi projects

Aldar will also have management oversight of Musanada projects ranging from education, healthcare, infrastructure, social services and facilities management

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,359 cases, two deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 477

Covid-19 update: UAE records highest daily spike in infections with 1,578 new cases

The second highest daily rise was reported on October 17 and 21

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 1,538 cases; 451 infections confirmed in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 472

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,077 cases; 886 infections confirmed in Kuwait

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 470

UAE Deputy PM Sheikh Saif bin Zayed receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

Taking to Twitter, he extended his gratitude to the healthcare professionals

Kuwait

Flu shots will only be given to Kuwaitis this winter, says country’s health ministry

The health ministry has so far imported 400,000 doses of vaccinations, according to reports

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 915 cases; 686 infections confirmed in Kuwait

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 466

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Free entry to Louvre Abu Dhabi and Qasr Al Hosn for UAE’s frontline professionals

Each frontline hero will be permitted free entry along with up to three guests