NEW: ‘It’s not too late to get vaccinated’

Online Reporter

GOVERNMENT is encouraging those who are not yet fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to get the jab in order to curb continued deaths and infections.

Addressing Tuesday’s post-Cabinet briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa advised the public against complacency, saying the pandemic was not yet over.

“Cabinet is urging all those who have not yet been vaccinated to do so and also adhere to all Covid-19 public health and social measures,” she said.

“The cumulative Covid-19 cases as of April 8, 2023 stood at 264 582, with 258 839 recoveries and 5 684 deaths.

“There were 59 active cases. Four deaths were recorded during the week under review.”

There were also 11 new admissions compared to the three recorded the previous week.

“Regarding the national vaccination programme, a total of 7 002 365 first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, 5 213 666 and 1 691 432 second and third doses, respectively, have so far been administered,” added Minister Mutsvangwa.