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PROTECT YOURSELF: Reverend Mercedy Benz receiving a Sinopharm jab. Photos: Leandrea Louw LEANDREA LOUW Walvis Bay now boasts another permanent Covid-19 vaccination site at the Narraville Lutheran church hall. The site was officially opened on Tuesday morning, with locals steadily coming in to get the jab. A total of 45 people got vaccinated on the first day. Another vaccine site is stationed at Welwitschia Hospital. Pastor Mark Beukes encouraged the public to get vaccinated against Covid-19. “We are not forcing you, but we are pleading with you to get vaccinated in order for us, our town, r...

28 July 2021 | Health SMALL WINDOW: The World Health Organisation said the second dose of AstraZeneca can be delayed by up to six weeks without any adverse health implications. PHOTO: Nampa-AFP JEMIMA BEUKES WINDHOEK Government has expressed serious concern with the perpetual delays of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine delivery, which has now put the vaccination process in jeopardy. Namibia has resumed its vaccination campaign with 250 000 doses of the Chinese-produced Sinopharm after an abrupt halt two weeks ago as a result of depleted stock. Additional doses of AstraZeneca – acquired through ...

OSHAKATI The health ministry has ordered its staff members in the north to show up for work even if they are infected with Covid-19, as long as they are not severely ill. In a letter written at the beginning of this month titled ‘procedure to follow when staff is a Covid-19 suspect or positive’, Oshakati hospital acting medical superintendent Dr Asumani Kibandwa said while he is aware that Namibia is dealing with its most devastating and lethal wave of Covid-19, they have noted with concern some colleagues taking chances and using Covid-19 as an excuse not to report for duty.