More than 53,000 teachers had been inoculated against Covid-19 in Gauteng, but the department says about 10,000 have so far turned down the opportunity to receive the jab. File photo.The Gauteng education department has expressed shock at the high number of teachers and support staff that are refusing the Covid-19 vaccination, saying even those with comorbidities have shown reluctance.
While vaccination is voluntary, the World Health Organisation encourages people at increased risk of severe illness from Covid-19, such as healthcare providers, educators, the elderly and people with other medical conditions, to take the life-saving jab to reduce the risk of developing the illness and its consequences.
Lesufi said out of about 125,000 education personnel, so far 53,154 educators and support staff have been vaccinated at 56 dedicated vaccination sites across Gauteng. “It needs to be noted that the reluctance to vaccinate is a threat to the government’s efforts to normalise schooling during this disruptive pandemic and effectively threatens the academic year in its entirety.
Well done to Gauteng teachers. Clearly, here, common sense has prevailed 😎👌🏿
It is optional. You guys like this attention seeker. Your golden boy, always seeking the lime light
Why this even news . They have every right to reject these trials. Unlike most they do research. Lesufi leave these people alone.
Deadly virus LoL
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