Health
COVID-19: what happens if some countries don’t vaccinate? – The Conversation Africa
Even those that live in areas where the population has already been vaccinated would not be totally protected if the virus mutates elsewhere.
Some countries, such as Tanzania and Madagascar, have issued statements saying they do not have plans to vaccinate their populations against COVID-19. Moina Spooner, an editor with The Conversation Africa, asked pathology expert Dr Ahmed Kalebi to unpack what this means for the global effort to contain the pandemic.
What are the risks if not everyone is vaccinated against COVID-19?
In countries where no significant proportion of the population is vaccinated, there is a huge risk of sustained community…
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