Press Release | April 8, 2021 The U.S. government is continuing to support the Government of South Africa’s COVID-19 response with an additional R45 million ($3 million) of funding through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This assistance will be used to support vaccine distribution, field hospitals, and data surveillance as South Africa’s fight against COVID-19 progresses. “The U.S. government remains committed to ending the COVID-19 pandemic and to supporting the Government of South Africa’s vaccine rollout strategy. Rapid vaccination in South Africa and the world is critical, especially as new variants emerge and spread. The U.S. Mission, through our health team, is uniquely positioned to leverage its experience delivering HIV and TB services and its relationships with the South African government and private sector to support smooth vaccine delivery and prevent further transmission,” said Chargé d’Affaires Todd Haskell.