Botswana is now way ahead of Southern African countries in terms of coronavirus vaccination, having dispensed 53.3 doses for every 100 residents so far. 35.6% of the population has received the first dose while 17.8% are now fully vaccinated.
Zimbabwe, which was in the lead for most of this year and has enough vaccines for nearly 7 million in stock, is at 42.5% with 24.1% having got the first jab and 18.3% fully vaccinated. In South Africa, 23.1% are fully vaccinated and 27.8% have received one. The country is at an advantage because it’s predominantly using the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Zimbabwe intends to attain herd immunity by vaccinating 10 million people by the end of the year, but so far, it has only managed to vaccinate 2.73 million people.
In Botswana, from 3 January 2020 to 4:50pm CET, 19 November 2021, there have been 194,445 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 2,416 deaths reported to WHO. As of 14 November 2021, a total of 945,051 vaccine doses have been administered.
Overall, Botswana has had 194,445 confirmed cases and 2,416 deaths.
As the virus continues to wreak havoc around the world, new infections and COVID-related deaths have dropped sharply across Botswana.
Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Entry to Botswana
Air travel has resumed to and from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, Maun International Airport, Kasane International Airport and G. Matante International Airport in Francistown.
Ground crossings have resumed at the border posts of Tlokweng, Martin’s Drift, Pioneer Gate, Ramatlabama, Kazungula Road, Kazungula Ferry, Ngoma, Ramokgwebana, Mamuno, Mohembo, Bokspits, Kasane, Maitengwe, McCarthy’s, Point Drift, Plaatjan and Two Rivers. If you’re planning to enter neighbouring countries before or after you visit Botswana, you should refer to the travel advice for that country. Also check with your travel company for the latest information.
Screening on arrival
You must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test not older than 72 hours from your time of departure from your country of origin. After arrival, you will have to remain in contact with the local health authority for a period of 14 days for self-monitoring.
At Botswana border points, all travellers, including children, will be required to undergo an additional cost-free COVID-19 test to gain entry to Botswana. If the test is positive or you show COVID-19 symptoms, you may need to undergo 14 days isolation or quarantine at your own expense.
For the latest developments, questions or clarifications, you can reach Botswana’s 24hr COVID-19 Helpline Numbers (Toll-Free): 16649 / 0800 600 111
For the contact sheet, follow the the link below to go to the website (however, for prompt responses, it’s prudent to call the above numbers): https://covid19portal.gov.bw/covid-19-contacts
Source: https://insiderzim.com/botswana-now-way-ahead-on-coronavirus-vaccination/
