BUSINESS will stump up $230 million on Covid-19 vaccinations as it seeks to avoid disruptions similar to those previously caused by hardened lockdowns imposed by authorities to contain the spread of coronavirus.
It also said it would assist the government to prevent re-imposition of a tough stay-at-home order in the event that the country is hit by a third wave of the lethal virulent disease.
This comes as Covid-19 is ravaging India and Brazil, amid growing concerns that the deadly respiratory disease would once again hit African shores, including Zimbabwe.
The Business Prevention, Preparedness and Response Initiative (BPPRI) — an amalgamation of business member organisations — said it intended to up its investment in other Covid-19 preventive areas beyond the jabs.
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