VIDEO: Burj Khalifa lights up with a message, ‘Get vaccinated against COVID-19’

Syed Shayaan Bakht, Staff Reporter

The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa lit up with a very important message on Tuesday evening urging everyone to get vaccinated to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.

The Burj Khalifa on its Twitter account said, “#BurjKhalifa lights up tonight to encourage everyone to take the COVID 19 vaccine.

“Protect yourself and your family. #GetVaccinated.”

Even the UAE leaders, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, urged members of the public to take the vaccine shots for a healthy society.

The UAE said on Tuesday that it has administered 93,846 more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours and in the process has crossed the 2 million mark.

A combo image shows the vaccination message.

Now the total number of doses stands at 2,065,367 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 20.88 doses per 100 people.

UAE ministers and officials, all have taken the vaccine shots.

UAE residents have been interacting with the hashtag, "#TogetherWeRecover," on social media, underscoring the sense of community awareness about the importance of recovery and the return to normalcy after taking the approved COVID-19 vaccine.

The Health Ministry said there are 97 centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra Region and Majalis.

Abu Dhabi

Al Ain

Al Dhafra Region

Majalis

Vaccination centres in Dubai:

The list will be updated periodically by the DHA.

Private Hospitals and Healthcare Centres – Dubai Health Authority 

Dubai Healthcare City Authority

In Sharjah, the ministry allocated 25 centres:

Mughaider Suburb Majlis

Al Gharb Tent

Al Sajaa Mall,

Al Rifaa,

Al Khalidiya,

Al Riqqa Sharjah,

Al Hamriya,

Wasit Health Centre

Al Bait Mutwahid

Family Health Promotion Centre,

Al Dhaid Health Centre,

Mleiha Health Centre

Kalba Health Centre

Al Nahwa Health Centre

Hayawa Suburb Health Centre

Dibba Al Hisn Suburb centre

University City Hall in Kalba

Nazwa Centre,

Al Batayeh Health Centre

Al Thamid Health Centre

Wadi Al Helo Health Centre

Al Lulueyah Health Centre and

Dibba Al Hisn.

In addition, private hospitals include Al Zahra Hospital, Zulekha Hospital, Central Private Hospital, Saudi German Hospital, Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Prime Medical Specialty Centre, Prime Medical Centre-Al Nahda, Thumbay Hospital.

In Fujairah, there are 16 locations for getting the vaccine.

Al Bait Mutwahid

Muraished Health Centre / Dhadnah, Al Khulaibiya

Al Madina, Al Bidiya

Mirbah, Al Qurayah

Al Halat Health Centre

Al Towayeen Health Centre

Siji Health Centre

Wadi Al Sidr Health Centre

Qidfa Health Centre

School Health Centre

Dibba Exhibition Centre and

Thumbay Hospital.

In Ajman, there are 9 centres:

Al Bait Mutwahid

Al Hamidiya Health Centre

Musheiref  Health Centre

Al Manama Health Centre

Muzairea Health Centre

Amina Private Hospital

Saudi German Hospital

Prime Medical Health Centre

Thumbay Hopital

In Ras Al Khaimah, there are 17 locations:

Expo Centre RAK

Al Jazira Health Centre

Al Maearead Health Centre

Al Munaee Health Centre

Shawkah Health Centre

Kadra Health Centre

Wadi Esfini Health Centre

Al Rams Health Centre

Saif Bin Ali Health Centre

Al Hamraniya Health Centre

Al Nakheel Health Centre

Al Digdagga Health Centre

Shaml Health Centre

Sports Hall RAK

Al Bait Mutwahid in Idhn and

Ras Al Khaimah Hospital.

In Umm Al Quwain, there are 4 centres:

Al Bait Mutwahid

Falaj Al Mualla Centre

Al Raafah Health Centre and

Al Khazzan Health Centre.

The Health Ministry said the vaccine consists of two doses, the first when one visits the facility and the second after 21 to 28 days. The vaccine is secure and is offered to age groups from 16 years and above. There are doctors in the centres who examine visitors to make sure that the vaccine is suitable for them.

It is not advisable for pregnant and lactating women to take the vaccine, he said, adding that the ministry responds to all enquiries by the public through its hotline 80011111. There are no serious side effects of the vaccine, and the symptoms that occur on the first day only are natural and similar to those of any vaccine.