Health department debunks vaccine registration rumours
According to the department, these rumours are designed to cause panic.
THE National Department of Health has urged residents to ignore the rumours circulating on social media regarding registration for the Covid-19 vaccine for people over the age of 60.
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The Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize confirmed that these rumours are false.
“The Department of Health alerts the public about the rumours circulating on the social media claiming that the registrations is now open for elderly people of 65 of age are obnoxious and completely false,” said Dr Mkhize.
He added that these rumours are designed to cause panic and unnecessary public disquiet.
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“We urge the public to ignore such rumours and disinformation. The ministry of health will make an announcement at an opportune moment,” said Dr Mkhize.
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