This follows the emergence of the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 in the country.
Scientists detected the highly transmissible variant nicknamed Kraken over the weekend, after studying a sample collected from a patient in December. Health officials say there is no need to impose travel or internal restrictions.Minister Joe Phaahla says vaccinations form the bedrock of their plan to protect people against the virus.
"The Committee will soon make adjustments to qualifications to boosters considering age and timelines between the boosters. So, we look at including boosters to not only people over 50 but also others from 18 and upwards."
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