UAE becomes world’s most vaccinated country

The UAE has overtaken Seychelles to become the world’s most vaccinated nation, Report informs, referring to Bloomberg.

The Persian Gulf nation has so far administered 15.5 million doses, enough to cover 72.1 percent of its primarily expatriate population of 10 million based on a two-dose regimen. The Seychelles has administered enough doses to cover 71.7 percent of its population of just under 100,000.

Cases in the UAE have remained elevated, though. Last week, the US raised its travel warning for the country to its highest level, citing a “very high level” of coronavirus. Saudi Arabia has temporarily prohibited travel, and the UAE has been on a “red list” for travel to the UK since January.

The UAE approved Moderna Inc.’s vaccine on July 4, while shots from Pfizer Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc are also available for use.