'Those who refuse to be vaccinated are advised to start restraining themselves by staying away from gatherings,' says Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
SA’s mines have been at the forefront of the Covid-19 vaccination drive across the country.
“We have done well in reaching this significant milestone, but we still have some way to go to reach the [80%] target we set for ourselves. Like the rest of the country, achieving a stretch target was never going to be easy, but we are working hard with the industry and our stakeholders to get there,” said Dr Thuthula Balfour, head of health at the council.
“It is vital employees are vaccinated before going home for the year-end break to keep themselves, their families and friends safe.”e government set a target of 70% vaccinations by year-end and is experiencing the same difficulties as the mining industry in convincing people that Covid-19 remains a threat, and to have themselves vaccinated, especially as the country shows signs of infections increasing.
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