A ’good Christmas’ on the cards with decreasing Covid-19 cases, says Health Minister Joe Phaahla

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A ’good Christmas’ on the cards with decreasing Covid-19 cases, says Health Minister Joe Phaahla
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“If we continue to comply with the health and safety measures, more relaxations will be on the way – if we all behave.” covid19 lockdown joephaahla

The Department of Health has set a target of vaccinating 70% of the adult population before Christmas. Currently 28% of the group have been immunised.

“If we can get closer to the minimum of 60% fully vaccinated, I can tell you we are going to have a good Christmas. If we ramp up vaccinations, we can get more social activities and economic activities running.” “As at yesterday, the overall number of new cases compared to the last seven days, are down by 35%. Hospitalisation is down by 12.5%, and the positivity rate is also down by 9.5%,” he said.

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