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Vaccination turnout causes time extension

22 Jul 2021

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has decided to extend times for vaccination due to the high turnout experienced at inoculation sites yesterday.

  In a news release,  the ministry says the huge turnout experienced, especially in Gaborone and surrounding areas, follows the transition yesterday to Phase Two of the COVID-19 vaccination rollout programme currently covering the 45 to 54 age group.

  The release says vaccination sites will today close at 6pm.

On Saturday, the sites will open at 8am and close at  5pm while on Sunday they will open at 8am and close at noon, states the release.

“The stipulated changes will apply to Maruapula, Travel Lodge, Block 8 Clinic, Lesirane Clinic, Phase 4 Kgotla, Tlokweng Community Hall, Old Naledi Hall, Ramotswa kgotla and Mogoditshane kgotla,” it says. ends

Source : BOPA

Author : press release

Location : GABORONE

Event : press release

Date : 22 Jul 2021