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Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni Discovery is concerned that vaccines supplies could run out, with J&J jabs being investigated for a possible contaminant in its ingredients. An empty vile of the Pfizer vaccine during a media tour showing the Discovery vaccine process in the Discovery building in Sandton, 27 May 2021 . Picture: Neil McCartney South Africa may soon face a shortage that could slow the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines, which currently averages 20 000 shots administered per day, says Discovery. This follows the distribution of Johnson & Johnson doses being halted in the USA and locally, this time due to the possible contamination of a key ingredient in the product. In April, South Africa temporarily suspended the rollout of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine as a precautionary measure after the United States FDA and Centres for
National electronic vaccination data system is up and running 19 May 2021 - 15:57 The 1 Discovery Place site experienced a scheduling glitch on Wednesday which led to bookings not being allocated. File photo. Image: Alaister Russel/Sunday Times
Medical aid scheme Discovery said a scheduling glitch led to limited walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations offered to people over 70 on Wednesday at its vaccine site in Sandton.
It confirmed in a statement that the national electronic vaccination data system (EVDS) was up and running and scheduling recipients as usual.
“Any comments attributed to Discovery about EVDS not working are false and misplaced,” it said.
In March, Discovery announced an ambitious target to inoculate 3 million members from May, aiming to vaccinate 550,000 high-risk members within a few weeks and members over 60 and those with underlying health conditions by the end of June.