Abu Dhabi authorities organise Covid-19 vaccination campaign at government offices

All government employees and their families can receive vaccines and boosters

Teachers and school workers in Abu Dhabi are checked over before they receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Courtesy: Adek

A teacher gives a thumbs up as he receives the Sinopharm shot in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Adek

About 60 per cent of the emirate's school staff have been vaccinated to date, including many during this week-long drive. Courtesy: Adek

An Abu Dhabi school worker prepares to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Courtesy: Adek

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are running a Covid-19 vaccination campaign at government offices to make it easier for employees to receive shots or booster doses.

The Department of Government Support, in co-operation with the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, has organised the campaign for all government employees and their families.

In August, the emirate also set up two dedicated walk-in vaccination centres for pupils and teachers.

New teachers, pupils and school employees could get the shot, even if they did not yet have their Emirates IDs.

First, second and booster doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and Sinopharm vaccines are available, free of charge, across the country.

So far, 18,860,966 vaccines have been administered across the country.

On Saturday, health officials said 90.17 per cent of the country's population have received one dose, while 78.98 per cent is fully vaccinated.