Teachers divided over Chinese vaccine uptake

Teachers’ unions yesterday expressed mixed views over taking the Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, with some indicating that they did not trust its efficacy, while others said it was important to take the jab.

This comes after government announced on Tuesday that stage two of the inoculation exercise would prioritise teachers, tobacco merchants and hospitality industry workers.

Progressive Teachers Union (PTUZ) president Takavafira Zhou told NewsDay that they were more concerned about testing and screening for the virus to ensure maximum protection as schools prepare to open next Monday.

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