Namibia removes mandatory mask wearing mandate

President Hage Geingob
President Hage Geingob

Namibia's President Hage Geingob has announced that wearing of face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places.

Mr Geingob said vaccinated foreign visitors will not require PCR testing on arrival into the country.

The removal of Covid-19 restrictions in the country comes amid a reduction in new virus cases being reported.

Editor's Comment
Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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