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A commuter wears a face mask while travelling on the Dubai Metro. AP
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Abu Dhabi private school staff wait to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of a drive organised by Adek. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge
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A man receives a dose of a vaccine against Covid-19 at St Paul’s Church in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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A coronavirus vaccine shipment is unloaded from an Emirates aircraft at Dubai International Airport on February 1. The airline is part of the Vaccine Logistics Alliance, which also includes logistics giant DP World. AFP
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A panel indicates the way to a Covid-19 vaccination centre set up at Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP
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A woman waits for her turn at a vaccination centre
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A man is registered before receiving a dose of vaccine at a centre in Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP
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A health worker checks a man's temperature before he receives a dose of vaccine. AFP
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A commuter wears a face mask while travelling on the Dubai Metro. AP
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Families walk in Umm Al Emarat Park in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi private school staff wait to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of a drive organised by Adek. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge
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A man receives a dose of a vaccine against Covid-19 at St Paul’s Church in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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A coronavirus vaccine shipment is unloaded from an Emirates aircraft at Dubai International Airport on February 1. The airline is part of the Vaccine Logistics Alliance, which also includes logistics giant DP World. AFP
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A panel indicates the way to a Covid-19 vaccination centre set up at Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP
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A woman waits for her turn at a vaccination centre
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A man is registered before receiving a dose of vaccine at a centre in Dubai International Financial Centre. AFP
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A health worker checks a man's temperature before he receives a dose of vaccine. AFP
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A commuter wears a face mask while travelling on the Dubai Metro. AP
Coronavirus: UAE to open seven field hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients
'A number' have already opened with more planned to increase hospital capacity
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23 February, 2021
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