Covid booster jabs will start being offered to health sector workers, including pharmacists, as well as to teachers from the middle of November. Those aged between 60 and 70 will start receiving invitation letters for the booster jab from the 14th of December.

This was announced by Health Minister Chris Fearne during a parliamentary speech on Monday evening.

He also confirmed that as from Monday, establishments that only accept fully vaccinated customers, and children under 12 accompanying them, will no longer have to maintain social distancing between tables.

Dr Fearne explained that this applies to establishments with up to 300 people, customers will still have to wear masks, and it also only applies to seated events, such as weddings, restaurants and other food establishments, including kazini.

He added that the government would eventually consider this measure to be extended to standing events if case numbers remain stable, with the plan of them relaxing further during the Christmas holiday period.

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