UAE Covid vaccine: 127,074 residents vaccinated in 24 hours

The UAE has vaccinated 127,074 residents against Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

The country's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stands at 3.69 million. This takes the rate of doses per 100 people to 37.32.

#UAE vaccinates 127,074 people against #COVID19 in past 24 hours#WamNews pic.twitter.com/dkSQi0JJQs

— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) February 3, 2021

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