The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority motivated people to get the vaccine administered free of charge.

The UAE has now administered 11,186,348 doses in a population of approximately 10 million, making it one of the highest vaccination rates globally.

However, the Ministry of Health and Community Protection has listed seven categories of exempt people from having the vaccine.

The following categories are exempted from taking the vaccine: 

1.         Covid-19 patients

2.         Participants in clinical trials

3.         Pregnant women

4.         Those who have received the vaccine outside the country

5.         Anyone with severe sensitivity to vaccines in the past or from any of the components of the vaccines

6.         Patients with a disease that may conflict with the vaccine. Such people will be given an exemption after a medical evaluation.

7.         Those who have been infected with the virus and recovered. A doctor's report is required.

People recognised at low risk from the coronavirus will be allowed to access government department buildings in Abu Dhabi.

Similar rules will apply to most public places in the emirate from August 20. Al Hosn is to be used as official proof of vaccinations and PCR test results.

Excluded groups can get exemption certificates from accredited centres, clinics and hospitals.

The physician who assesses the application for exemption will have to present the medical report to the health authorities for approval.

The National