Miningmx reports that Exxaro Resources said it would implement a second weekly vaccination day at its Grootegeluk Complex (GGC) in Limpopo province after confirming active Covid-19 cases had increased to 88 as of 27 November.
“Despite the sudden surge in numbers, there’s yet no hospitalisation case to date,” reported Mzila Mthenjane, executive head for stakeholder affairs at the thermal coal producer. Of the newly infected employees, 34 had been vaccinated. The company said none of the 88 active cases were displaying severe Covid-19 illness or symptoms and that 33 were not displaying any symptoms. All 88 are in isolation as per the protocols. The Department of Health will conduct a second vaccination date on Tuesdays in addition to the Thursdays currently set aside for the company’s employees – of which 76% have been fully vaccinated. Exxaro employs 6,417 people at GGC. “This will aid in increasing the number of employees and community members to get vaccinated in and around the Lephalale community,” said Mthenjane of the second vaccination date. A total of 68.91% of Exxaro’s employee and contractor workforce across the business has been vaccinated. The company is working on reaching herd immunity of 80% ahead of the festive season.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by David McKay at Miningmx
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