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Department of Health dispels vaccination registration rumours
The department of health has called social media rumours that people over 60 years should register for a Covid-19 vaccine now are “obnoxious and completely false”.
During an oversight visit to Gauteng, health minister Zweli Mkhize was asked about vaccination of the elderly but was hesitant to commit to any dates or logistics. Bheki Simelane reports on the visit to two old age homes and Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.
It was announced on Friday that registration for everyone who wants to receive a Covid-19 vaccine will open on 16 April. Phase Two of the rollout strategy is scheduled to begin on 17 May. However, vaccine supply will be “somewhat constrained” between May and August, said Dr Leslie Bamford who is coordinating the roll-out. Read more here.
Electronic registration for everyone who wishes to receive vaccines in South Africa will open on 16 April, Dr Leslie Bamford who is coordinating the roll-out programme, announced on Friday, 9 April. Registration will be open for all but the vaccines will be rolled out in two phases – on 17 May and 17 October.
Bamford, who was presenting details of the plan to civil society and other stakeholders, said vaccine supply will still be “somewhat constrained” in the second quarter (May to August) but will ease up significantly after that.
The Pfizer vaccine, requiring two shots, would be rolled out in the metros where the necessary facilities were available, while rural areas would get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.