Minister pledges support to Garden Route

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MOSSEL BAY NEWS AND VIDEO - On Wednesday, 4 August more than 500 J&J vaccines against Covid-19 were administered to walk ins at the Mossel Bay Town Hall.

Those needing their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine formed a second queue.

Western Cape Minister of Health, Nomafrench Mbombo visited the town hall during the vaccination campaign, along with municipal councillors and municipal executive management.

Medical professionals, including Dr Jaco Botma, the newly-appointed medical head of the Mossel Bay sub-district and members of the Mossel Bay Provincial Hospital board were also present.

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Minister Nomafrench Mbombo explained the reason for her visit was to provide assistance in the Garden Route, as it had proved to be one of the problem areas in the province regarding the infection rate.

"We have a culture in the department, that we don't leave colleagues behind when they are at their worst. We support them."

She commended Mossel Bay for its high registration and vaccination rate, which she said was similar and equal to the Cape Metro.

"I want to remind all that getting vaccinated will reduce the level of infection. It doesn't mean that you won't get Covid-19, but it can prevent moderate to severe illness and death. Stick to the safety measures."

Photos: Jannie du Plessis