Pop-up vaccination site opens at uShaka Marine World
According to uShaka Marine World's CEO, the vaccination site will be operational until Sunday, October 3 and is open from 09:00 to 16:00.
A TEMPORARY vaccination site, based at the uShaka Village Walk, opened its doors to the public on Wednesday, September 29.
According to uShaka Marine World’s CEO, Ndabo Khoza, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the South African tourism industry and has threatened the livelihoods of South Africans due to job losses and other economic challenges.
“Many have been infected and affected by Covid-19 in various ways,” explained Khoza.
He said that while there have been non-medicinal solutions to the pandemic, the vaccination option, introduced by the South African government, has given hope to many.
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He noted that uShaka Marine World has partnered with Department of Health to provide a convenient vaccination site for its employees, tenants and the community in and around uShaka Marine World.
He added that they welcome the vaccine as it promises relaxed regulations that will enhance the tourism offering and experience.
In addition, Khoza said the fight to combat Covid-19 still stands.
“As a community, we are still in a battle to ensure a safer Durban for all. It is our intent that we provide solutions that will put communities in a better place to fully experience unlimited fun over the approaching the festive season,” he added.
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Khoza encouraged Durban residents to take a dose to prevent future, severe Covid-19 waves.
“Take a dose to boost social and economic activities, take a dose to boost local tourism,” he said.
Speaking to the Berea Mail a Durban resident Lionel Harbila, said he was relieved to have received the vaccine.
“It is a great thing that the department of health is bringing these vaccination sites close to us. Thank you uShaka Marine World,” he said.
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