The ||Kharas Region has thus far vaccinated 25 968 inhabitants against COVID-19, out of a targeted 55 489 inhabitants.

These figures were revealed by Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Bernadette Jagger at the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s COVID-19 vaccination roadshow here on Wednesday.

She said the region has administered the Sinopharm, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer COVID-19 doses across all three of its districts.

“The onus remains on us as to how soon we will reach the vaccination target. The sooner, the better for all,” she added.

The deputy minister also revealed that as of 01 November, the region has recorded 7 881 positive COVID-19 cases, of which 193 are health care workers. A total of 191 people had succumbed to the virus.

“This region is known for its tourist attractions such as the Ai-Ais Springs, Fish River Canyon and Diaz Point among others. These are attractions that provide employment to our communities and bring in local and international tourism, thus boosting the country’s Gross Domestic Product and improving our overall livelihood,” Jagger said, adding that the sooner the vaccination target is met, the sooner the objectives can be met.

The deputy minister said Namibia has set itself a target to reach 60 per cent total population immunisation by March 2022, adding that based on the current pace, the country faces a huge task and challenge.

“As patriotic Namibians, we should be innately drawn to answer to the clarion call of getting vaccinated against COVID-19,” she stated.

About 40 people were vaccinated at the mobile vaccination point erected in the town centre.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency