During the UAE government media briefing.. Review and update of the National Travel Protocol

Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, the spokesman for “NCEMA”:

• The national vaccination campaign in the UAE continues to achieve its goals, reflecting the strength of our medical and health system, where 69.89% of the total eligible group have been vaccinated, and we mean by the eligible group is those over 16 years old. 77.84% of those who are over 60 years of age have received the vaccine.

• We stress the importance of taking the vaccine, which will positively affect the UAE community by breaking the chain of infection.

• We call on everyone to adhere to the measures issued by the concerned authorities, such as physical distancing and wearing masks even after vaccination.

• We announce the review and update of the National Travel Protocol to include facilitation for the vaccinated people in terms of isolation and quarantine according to the destinations, in line with the preventive and precautionary measures that ensure the safety and security of all members of society.

• We call upon everyone to cooperate and adhere to procedures during Eid Al Fitr and avoid family visits and gatherings.