Mabuza calls on people to vaccinate in order to reopen entertainment sector
Deputy President David Mabuza has called on the creative and sports sectors to encourage people to vaccinate in order for the sector to be reopened. Mabuza was speaking at Wednesday’s launch of a mass mobilisation campaign at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. The entertainment sector has been banned from activities for more than a year as an attempt to contain the deadly virus. Mabuza said the country was making progress in the provision of vaccines, adding that people must be led.
“If we so desire to return to our theatres, to our concerts and fashion shows, it lies with us to go out and mobilise our people to vaccinate,” said Mabuza.
Meanwhile, South Africa has recorded 7 338 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 836 773. This increase represents a 13.3% positivity rate. About 253 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 84 152 to date.
