Health Reporter

In order to reach the minimum 60 percent herd immunity of population vaccinated, Government has increased the number of vaccinators to include health workers in uniformed forces, local authorities and health worker retiree.

This comes as Government sets to roll-out its second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme, having received 344 000 more doses from China yesterday.

“Efforts are underway to increase vaccination awareness in order to reach the minimum of 60% of the population vaccinated to achieve herd immunity.

To gather momentum, the number of vaccinators will be increased by involving the health worker in the uniformed forces, Local Authorities and health worker retiree,” informed Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Minister Monica Mutsvangwa.

The second phase of the roll-out programme is expected to commence immediately targeting teachers, tobacco merchants and those in the hospitality industry.

Government has since made available two documents, that is, on the deployment vaccination plan and information on frequently asked questions which have been translated into all official languages as part of the awareness campaign and advocacy.

“It will help educate people that they will be vaccinated for free, as well as provide more relevant information regarding the vaccinations,” added Minister Mutsvangwa.

The information on frequently asked questions will include; the different types of vaccines available, how vaccines work, benefit of being vaccinated, who can be vaccinated and who cannot be vaccinated, safety of vaccines, what to do when there is suspected adverse reaction, various vaccines myths against vaccine fact, among other necessary information.