Botswana to Administer Second Dose of Sinovac Jabs

Frontline workers, elderly residents and others in Botswana who received their first dose of Sinovac vaccines back in March will be able to receive their second dose from today. Health officials also announced that second doses for those who received AstraZeneca jabs will be available as of June 21st. (CGTN AFRICA)

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