UAE residents of all ages are eligible for the Sinopharm shot, which is available across the seven emirates. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
UAE residents of all ages are eligible for the Sinopharm shot, which is available across the seven emirates. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
People register for the vaccine at Seha's cruise ship terminal vaccine centre
People register for the vaccine at Seha's cruise ship terminal vaccine centre
Both the government and employers have urged the public to get vaccinated, as the country faces record daily numbers of new cases
Both the government and employers have urged the public to get vaccinated, as the country faces record daily numbers of new cases
An Abu Dhabi resident waits to receive her first shot at the Seha vaccination centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal.
An Abu Dhabi resident waits to receive her first shot at the Seha vaccination centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal.
Sisters Aya and Jana register for the vaccine shot
Sisters Aya and Jana register for the vaccine shot
Suzana and husband Novica Ristovic get vaccinated pictured with the advice brochures given to all volunteers
Suzana and husband Novica Ristovic get vaccinated pictured with the advice brochures given to all volunteers
Shaikha Al Dheiri waits to be called in for the first of two shots that are necessary to provide protection against the virus
Shaikha Al Dheiri waits to be called in for the first of two shots that are necessary to provide protection against the virus
The Seha Vaccination Centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal can serve up to 3,000 people per day. Victor Besa / The National
The Seha Vaccination Centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal can serve up to 3,000 people per day. Victor Besa / The National
The vaccination Centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
The vaccination Centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
A medic holds up a package containing the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine
A medic holds up a package containing the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine
Emirati Abdulaziz Karmastaji gets a basic blood oxygen check before his vaccination
Emirati Abdulaziz Karmastaji gets a basic blood oxygen check before his vaccination
Two shots are required 21 days apart to ensure people have sufficient antibodies to protect them
Two shots are required 21 days apart to ensure people have sufficient antibodies to protect them
A man is inoculated at Seha Vaccination Centre in the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
A man is inoculated at Seha Vaccination Centre in the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
Mohamed Hawas Al Sadid, chief executive of Abu Dhabi's public hospital operator Seha, oversees the vaccination drive
Mohamed Hawas Al Sadid, chief executive of Abu Dhabi's public hospital operator Seha, oversees the vaccination drive
The Seha Vaccination Centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal can serve up to 3,000 people per day
The Seha Vaccination Centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal can serve up to 3,000 people per day

Health

Coronavirus explained: why we must wait before 'going back to normal' even as vaccinations rise

As the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines are still being analysed, experts say it is too early to relax mask wearing and distancing

Gillian Duncan
Gillian Duncan

March 29, 2021

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Many believed vaccines would herald the beginning of the end of Covid-19.

But now they are here, not much has changed.

Social distancing, masks and regular sanitising are all still necessary – and still could be for some time to come.

Experts are even saying we are now in the most dangerous phase of the pandemic.

But why? What is the hold-up? And when will we be able to get back to normal?

The National explains.

Why have countries with high vaccination rates not removed Covid-19 rules?

A Dubai ambulance worker is vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine in Dubai.
A Dubai ambulance worker is vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine in Dubai.
An older resident receives her first shot at Zabeel Health Centre on December 27, 2020.
An older resident receives her first shot at Zabeel Health Centre on December 27, 2020.
The vaccine is expected to be rolled out to all age groups once people in the essential categories have been vaccinated.
The vaccine is expected to be rolled out to all age groups once people in the essential categories have been vaccinated.
A nurse holds a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which was approved for use by Dubai's emergency and crisis authority and the federal Ministry of Health.
A nurse holds a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which was approved for use by Dubai's emergency and crisis authority and the federal Ministry of Health.
An employee from Roads and Transport Authority receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.
An employee from Roads and Transport Authority receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.
A woman receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at Zabeel Health Centre in Dubai on 27 December, 2020.
A woman receives a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at Zabeel Health Centre in Dubai on 27 December, 2020.
The city has six vaccine centres where the Pfizer-BioNTech shot is available.
The city has six vaccine centres where the Pfizer-BioNTech shot is available.
A man waits to receive the first of two doses at Zabeel Health Centre in Dubai on 27 December, 2020.
A man waits to receive the first of two doses at Zabeel Health Centre in Dubai on 27 December, 2020.
A nurse opens a freezer at Barsha Health Centre. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine must be kept at minus 70C when transported.
A nurse opens a freezer at Barsha Health Centre. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine must be kept at minus 70C when transported.
A nurse opens a freezer at Barsha Health Centre. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine must be kept at minus 70C when transported.
A nurse opens a freezer at Barsha Health Centre. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine must be kept at minus 70C when transported.
A vial of the vaccine is seen at Barsha Health Centre. AFP
A vial of the vaccine is seen at Barsha Health Centre. AFP
A nurse prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at al-Barsha Health Centre in Dubai. AFP
A nurse prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at al-Barsha Health Centre in Dubai. AFP

Experts are advising against lifting safety rules until we know more about how long the current crop of vaccines gives immunity.

“We are following people who have received vaccinations to find out if their immune response is durable over time and the length of time for which they are protected against disease,” said the World Health Organisation's Dr Kate O'Brien.

“So we are really going to have to wait for time to pass to see just how long these vaccines last.”

Dr O'Brien said it is not clear how effective the vaccines are at limiting transmission.

Experts, including those here in the UAE, have said it is possible to catch and pass on the virus on after having a Covid-19 vaccine.

And a large section of the population – children – still cannot take it yet.

“So for the time being those age groups are going to continue to be at risk of both disease and infection, and being able to transmit to other people,” Dr O’Brien said.

Why are we 'in a dangerous phase' of the pandemic?

Thousands of people signed up for a three-day vaccine drive at Guru Nanak Darbar, Dubai's Sikh temple. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
Thousands of people signed up for a three-day vaccine drive at Guru Nanak Darbar, Dubai's Sikh temple. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
Hundreds of people queued on Saturday to receive a dose of the Sinopharm vaccine
Hundreds of people queued on Saturday to receive a dose of the Sinopharm vaccine
Over three days, it is hoped that 4,500 people will receive the first of two vaccine shots made by Sinopharm
Over three days, it is hoped that 4,500 people will receive the first of two vaccine shots made by Sinopharm
The temple organised the drive with Tamouh Health Care to ensure as many people are protected as possible, given a recent spike in cases
The temple organised the drive with Tamouh Health Care to ensure as many people are protected as possible, given a recent spike in cases
Medics administer shots of the vaccine on Saturday
Medics administer shots of the vaccine on Saturday
People queued patiently as staff worked their way through hundreds of people
People queued patiently as staff worked their way through hundreds of people
The vaccine drive was arranged not just for regular worshippers but also people of all nationalities and faiths
The vaccine drive was arranged not just for regular worshippers but also people of all nationalities and faiths
A medic also carries out a PCR swab test
A medic also carries out a PCR swab test

Variants, in a word. Viruses mutate, so their emergence was no surprise to scientists.

But several concerning variants emerged towards the end of last year. These either had the power to escape previous immunity from past infection, or were more transmissible and possibly even more deadly.

In Manaus, a city in the Brazilian rainforest, a variant led to an even deadlier second wave, overwhelming hospitals again, even after more than half of the population already had the virus.

Experts are afraid that something similar could happen in a country with a high vaccination rate, as the virus searches for ways to survive.

The UK, already home to a so-called variant of concern, is currently the country most at risk of spawning another mutation that could get "very nasty, very quickly" Prof Graeme Ackland of the University of Edinburgh told The National.

However, experts say the same precautions such as social distancing and masks are still the world’s best weapon against any variant of the virus.

When can we ditch masks and social distancing?

The short answer is: no one really knows yet.

But it is likely to be when most of the world is vaccinated.

“Though we are approaching normality, we have to continue wearing face masks and maintain social distancing until Covid-19 ends,” said Dr Karthikeyan Dakshinamoorthy, a specialist in internal medicine at NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai.

“No one knows when that will be.”

Some experts have, however, been willing to stick their neck out with a guess.

And the news is not good.

Mary Ramsay, the head of immunisation at Public Health England, said masks and social distancing could remain in place until other countries start their vaccination programmes – which may take “a few years”.

She told the BBC: "People have got used to those lower-level restrictions now, and people can live with them, and the economy can still go on with those less-severe restrictions in place".

"So I think certainly for a few years, at least until other parts of the world are as well vaccinated as we are, and the numbers have come down everywhere – that is when we may be able to go very gradually back to a more normal situation," she said.

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Born in RAK on December 9, 1983
Lives in Abu Dhabi with her family
She graduated from Emirates University in 2007 with a BA in architectural engineering
Her motto in life is her grandmother’s saying “That who created you will not have you get lost”
Her ambition is to spread UAE’s culture of love and acceptance through serving coffee, the country’s traditional coffee in particular.

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The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes. 
 

Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes. 


In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes. 
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.

Why are asylum seekers being housed in hotels?

The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high, driven by those illegally entering the country in small boats crossing the English Channel.

A total of 111,084 people applied for asylum in the UK in the year to June 2025, the highest number for any 12-month period since current records began in 2001.

Asylum seekers and their families can be housed in temporary accommodation while their claim is assessed.

The Home Office provides the accommodation, meaning asylum seekers cannot choose where they live.

When there is not enough housing, the Home Office can move people to hotels or large sites like former military bases.

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To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:

  • September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
  • October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
  • October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
  • November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
  • December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
  • February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
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Rating: 2/5

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Age: 31

Born: Sharjah

Role: Left-arm spinner

One-day internationals: 31 matches, 35 wickets, average 31.4, economy rate 3.95

T20 internationals: 41 matches, 29 wickets, average 30.3, economy rate 6.28

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Transmission: eight-speed automatic

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Five famous companies founded by teens

There are numerous success stories of teen businesses that were created in college dorm rooms and other modest circumstances. Below are some of the most recognisable names in the industry:

  1. Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg and his friends started Facebook when he was a 19-year-old Harvard undergraduate. 
  2. Dell: When Michael Dell was an undergraduate student at Texas University in 1984, he started upgrading computers for profit. He starting working full-time on his business when he was 19. Eventually, his company became the Dell Computer Corporation and then Dell Inc. 
  3. Subway: Fred DeLuca opened the first Subway restaurant when he was 17. In 1965, Mr DeLuca needed extra money for college, so he decided to open his own business. Peter Buck, a family friend, lent him $1,000 and together, they opened Pete’s Super Submarines. A few years later, the company was rebranded and called Subway. 
  4. Mashable: In 2005, Pete Cashmore created Mashable in Scotland when he was a teenager. The site was then a technology blog. Over the next few decades, Mr Cashmore has turned Mashable into a global media company.
  5. Oculus VR: Palmer Luckey founded Oculus VR in June 2012, when he was 19. In August that year, Oculus launched its Kickstarter campaign and raised more than $1 million in three days. Facebook bought Oculus for $2 billion two years later.
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