Zimbabwean president takes 2nd Sinovac vaccine dose

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa took his second dose of the Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine in the town of Kwekwe.

Harare:Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa took his second dose of the Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine in the town of Kwekwe, Midlands Province, Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said.

She said this while presenting the post-cabinet media briefing, Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.

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Mnangagwa received his first shot of Sinovac vaccine from China in the resort town of Victoria Falls nearly a month ago.

Mutsvangwa said citizens are free to receive their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine anywhere in the country without prejudice.

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To date, Zimbabwe has administered 288,229 first doses of vaccine and 36,778 second doses to its citizens since the vaccination program began on February 18.

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