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Ms Hazel Malherbe (72) receiving her booster vaccination.jpeg

Vaccinations are picking up again, let’s continue to increase our protection and not take COVID-19 back to work or school

14 January 2022
Department of Health
As the festive season draws to a close, we are starting to see our vaccinations administered starting to pick up again. This is good news, but there is still so much more to do. Since the start of the new year our weekly uptake has increased, though slowly, we are optimistic this will go back to ...
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No need to wait for a booster SMS reminder, get your COVID-19 booster vaccine today

12 January 2022
Department of Health
As we are coming off the peak of the fourth wave, let’s be proactive and ensure we get as much protection as possible during this period. Vaccination remains our best defense against COVID-19 and continues to be available to all persons 12 years and older. In addition, booster doses are also ...
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Department remains committed to vaccination targets through its continued vaccination drive

7 January 2022
Department of Health
As we get back into the swing of vaccination after the Festive Season, we once again appeal to all eligible persons to get vaccinated or take up their booster dose. These vaccinations have proven to be effective in protecting you from becoming severely ill. As expected, fewer people went for ...
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A Dose Of Hope: Healthcare Workers reflect on pandemic and share wishes

24 December 2021
Department of Health
We’re almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare workers have been on the frontlines every day and night, saving lives. They have been exposed to COVID-19 infections, stress, loss after fellow healthcare heroes or loved ones passed away while continuing to manage other healthcare ...