More than half of adult population in EU fully vaccinated against COVID-19
July 23, 2021, 5:23 am

More than half of adult population in EU fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The Xinhua reported according to the latest data of the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, 54.7 percent of the adult population was fully vaccinated with either two vaccine doses, or one in the case of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

A European Commission spokeswoman said on Thursday more than half of the adult population in the European Union (EU), equivalent to over 200 million people, are fully vaccinate.

Dana Spinant, deputy chief spokesperson of the European Commission, told journalists during the daily briefing that according to the latest data of the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, 54.7 percent of the adult population was fully vaccinated with either two vaccine doses or one dose in the case of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Spinat said: "We have 68.4 percent of adults in the EU who have received their first dose. So we are making very significant progress.

We are among those parts of the world that have vaccinated most of their citizens, but of course, it is paramount to ensure that this is evenly shared so that we do not have areas where the virus can propagate and mutate."

The European Commission has set its target to vaccinate at least 70 percent of its adult population by this summer.

Meanwhile, the Commission announced through a statement that Team Europe, including the EU, its institutions and all 27 member states, will donate at least 200 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to low- and middle-income countries by the end of the year.

According to the Xinhua, President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen was quoted as saying "Team Europe takes its responsibility in helping the world fight the virus, everywhere. Vaccination is key -- that's why it is essential to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines to countries worldwide."

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”