The WCED has welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Basic Education that the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson single dose COVID-19 vaccine for all education sector staff will begin this week.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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MEC Debbie Schafer says vaccines are a vital tool in the fight against Covid-19.  At the same time, the WCED is finalizing plans for the rollout and will be communicating with schools today. Head of communications, Bronagh Hammond says 29 sites have been identified across the Province.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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