MBABANE – The Municipal Council of Mbabane, in collaboration with the Ministry of health started the inoculation of all public transport operators in Mbabane.
The vaccination started yesterday morning and will last until Friday the 27th of August 2021. The vaccination targets the public transport sector and all conductors and bus rank marshals will be getting vaccinated in Mbabane.
The aim of this initiative is to ensure that the public transport industry is protected from Covid-19 as the sector finds itself in the literal frontline as public transport drivers and conductors are in contact with members of the public on a daily basis in their line of work.
Their role in sustaining economic activities in the city is immense and public transport is the main cog of the transportation for a large part of the city’s population as residents of the city access work, school, hospitals, government services and many other services through public transport.
Council requests all operators to grab this rare opportunity with both hands since the vaccination site has been brought to the Mbabane bus rank only for them.
THE VACCINATION SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Date: Friday, 20rd August 2021 until Friday, 27th August 2021
Venue: Mbabane Bus rank, next to the public toilets and at the entrance of the taxi rank.
Time: 07:00am to 05:00pm
Registration link: eswatinihealth.org
IMPORTANCE OF TAKING THE COVID-19 JAB
Although experts are still learning a lot about the COVID-19 vaccines, there are some clear benefits to getting vaccinated:
- The Covid-19 vaccine is effective at preventing severe illness. Even though, you can still be infected after taking the jab, but the chances of your health deteriorating are very slim. Studies have shown vaccinated people who do get infected have mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 compared to those who are not vaccinated.
- The vaccine reduces the risk of people spreading the virus that causes covid-19. This means that getting the Covid-19 jab not only protects you, but also limits spreading the virus to our families, colleagues, friends and loved ones.
Side effects of the vaccine Like all other vaccines and medications, the jab has none to minor side effects depending on the individual. These are normal and they going away in a few moments or few days.
