Dubai: COVID-19 vaccination centres across the city, operated by Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will take a break during Eid Al Fitr public holidays, the DHA has tweeted.
Authorities have announced public and private sector workers would enjoy an Eid Al Fitr public holiday from Ramadan 29 (May 11) to Shawwal 3 (May 15).
COVID-19 testing centres at Al Badaa Health Centre, Al Khawaneej Health Centre and the Dubai Municipality Health Centre will operate as usual while hospitals and health centres run by DHA will continue to operate round the clock.
3-day break
DHA has announced the vaccination centres at One Central, Al Barsha Hall, and Dialysis Centre in Al Twar, will be closed for three days from May 12 (Wednesday) until May 14 (Friday). They will reopen on Sunday (May 16) and operating hours will be from 8am-7.30pm Sunday to Thursday and 4pm-8pm on Friday and Saturday.
Private and public sector employees have been given a holiday break from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3
by Gulf Business May 10, 2021
Dubai Health Authority has confirmed that vaccinations centres across the emirate will be closed during Eid Al Fitr holidays.
Working hours at DHA vaccination centres before and after #EidAlFitrpic.twitter.com/gvELQLVoI1
The vaccination centres and their schedules are as follows:
Za’abeel Health Centre, Al Mizhar Health Centre, Al Mankhool Health Centre, Al Safa Health Centre and Al Twar Health Centre will be closed from May 11-15, while working hours post Eid will be from 8am to 8pm, Sunday to Thursday.
Covid-19 vaccines: Dubai opens direct appointment bookings at private healthcare facilities
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Covid-19 vaccines: Dubai opens direct appointment bookings at private healthcare facilities
The vaccine is available for free for Dubai residence holders, GCC nationals who have an Emirates ID and elderly residents above 60 who live in Dubai, but have a residency permit issued in another emirate
May 5, 2021
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said on Tuesday that 17 private healthcare service providers will now provide vaccination services to the community, in addition to all DHA vaccination centres.
Dubai: You can now get the COVID-19 vaccine at private healthcare facilities in Dubai, as the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced that it was expanding its vaccination drive.
According to the announcement, which was made on May 4, those eligible to receive the vaccine through DHA will receive the vaccine free of cost at both DHA facilities as well as private hospitals and clinics. So, if you want to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, here is all you need to know.
Who can get the vaccine?
According to DHA, the vaccines are available for the following categories: Guide to the One Central COVID-19 Vaccination Centre.
Dubai Covid vaccine: Full list of centres to get Pfizer, Sinopharm jabs for free
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Step-by-step guide to booking your vaccine appointment
Dubai has roped in 17 private healthcare service providers to offer its Covid-19 vaccination rates. The Emirate aims to vaccinate 100 per cent of target groups by the end of 2021.
Two types of vaccine Pfizer BioNTech and Sinopharm are available for free at over 30 government and private healthcare centres in Dubai.
Here is the full list of centres from where you can get the jab:
Private health centres for Sinopharm vaccine Al Futtaim Health Hub Mediclinic