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Tricky times ahead for the vaccine hesitant

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Arms ready: Vaccine mandates may become necessary to avoid the expiry of the three million doses government has in hand PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The announcement this week by government that it has secured all 4.7 million COVID-19 vaccines it ordered, is likely to reduce the amount of time hesitant or reluctant people have to remain unvaccinated in the country, notes Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI

Letshego Holdings, the country’s largest microlender employing 148 people across 16 branches in Botswana, has become one of the first companies locally that have requested workers to get vaccinated or stay away from the office.

“Letshego has made the decision to only allow vaccinated employees to work from the office or branches,” a spokesperson told Mmegi this week.

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Tricky times ahead for the vaccine hesitant

The announcement this week by government that it has secured all 4.7 million COVID-19 vaccines it ordered, is likely to reduce the amount of time hesitant or reluctant people have to remain unvaccinated in the country, notes Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI