Omicron variant was first reported in South Africa. At the time, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new coronavirus variant to be “of concern” noting that it has a large number of mutations, and early evidence suggested an increased reinfection risk.
The Ministry of Health has reminded Rwandans to get fully vaccinated or obtain a third booster dose as soon as they are eligible, especially those aged above 50 or with underlying health conditions.
A total of 4,259,242 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 while 6,925,192 received the first dose of COVID-19 since Rwanda began countrywide inoculation program on 5th March 2021. Among others; 27220 have received the third booster dose.
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