Burundi gives disclaimer on vaccine side effects

A health worker administers a Covid-19 vaccine.

A health worker administers a Covid-19 vaccine. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • Health minister Thaddee Ndikumana said the country had received a letter from the World Bank announcing the deployment of the vaccines to the country. 
  • The government, however, didn’t make it clear whether it will support a public vaccination campaign in the country. 
  • The country has lifted the mandatory quarantine of arriving passengers whether tourists or returning Burundians living abroad.