A statement from the Malawian health ministry said all health workers and journalists should be vaccinated against covid-19 from January, as the government tries to boost its vaccination campaign amid a spike in cases. Official statistics show that about 641,000 people are fully vaccinated in Malawi. This amounts to just …
Read More »South Africa: Women should only have sex with vaccinated men
The person in charge of health policy in a province of South Africa has suggested that women should withhold sex from men who have not been vaccinated, local media report. “I think it is a good idea to say, ’no vaccine, no sex’, especially for unmarried women. It will protect …
Read More »Uganda: places of worship open, schools remain closed
The Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni has maintained the closure of schools and announced the opening of the places of worship with strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to avoid further spread of coronavirus. “Places of worship can now open under strict guidelines like; limiting the number to 200 …
Read More »“Continuous school closures aim to protect young people”, Janet Museveni
In a two-page statement, Ugandan Education Minister and First Lady Janet Museveni said the continued closure of schools in the country was aimed at protecting young people who are Uganda’s future from the COVID-19. On her official twitter account, Ms Museveni asked parents to be patient as the government is …
Read More »South Africa: football tickets to be free for vaccinated fans
The South African Football Association says it will offer free tickets to vaccinated football fans attending next month’s World Cup qualifier between the national team, Bafana Bafana, and Ethiopia. The association said those who got vaccinated would be prioritised at matches and other entertainment events. The South African government has …
Read More »Zimbabwe: civil workers ordered to get vaccinated or quit
Government in Zimbabwe has ordered all civil workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus pandemic. It said those who will not get jabbed should resign. According to the government, this measure aims to curb the spread of the new Delta variant. In an interview with a local radio station, Justice …
Read More »Does vaccination increase the risk of developing Covid ?
In a video posted a week ago, Didier Raoult declared that people who have just been vaccinated are more at risk of developing Covid-19 than those who have not been, without however saying whether it were people vaccinated at one or two doses. This is a new statement, to say …
Read More »Uganda: teachers ordered to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Teachers in Uganda have been ordered to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or risk being barred from classrooms when schools reopen. The order has been given by Janet Museveni, the health minister. Janet Museveni, who is also the country’s first lady, warned that any teacher who goes to work with a …
Read More »Covid-19: Pope Francis calls for vaccination, “an act of love for all”
Pope Francis, in an interview with Vatican Media, called for vaccination against Covid-19. He called it “an act of love for ourselves, our families and our friends.” The Sovereign Pontiff urged people to get vaccinated, saying it is a simple way to promote the common good and take care of …
Read More »Scientists in UK say collective immunity is impossible with Delta variant
In UK, researchers after a study, concluded that it would be impossible to reach collective immunity with the Delta variant. Professor Andrew Pollard, head of the Oxford Vaccine Group, said it on Tuesday in a meeting with British parliamentarians. “I think we are in a situation, with this variant where …
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