More vaccination sites for Ekurhuleni
Public vaccination sites will be increased from 28 to 63 sites across the five regions of the province.
Kwatsaduza – As the mass vaccination rollout programme enters its second week, the Gauteng Department of Health announced on Monday they will be adding new vaccination sites.
Public vaccination sites will be increased from 28 to 63 sites across the five regions of the province, with Ekurhuleni getting 14 new sites.
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As of Saturday, 40 028 people were vaccinated at old age homes and health facilities across the province.
According to Kwara Kekana, spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC of health, they have vaccinated 164 191 people, including healthcare workers, with 390 945 registered on the Electronic Vaccination Data System platform.
“Phase 1B of the vaccination programme is focusing on healthcare workers, traditional practitioners and funeral parlour employees.
“Phase 2 of the programme is prioritising persons who are 60 years and older, as they are more vulnerable to serious illness, hospitalisation and death, in the event they contract Covid-19.
“All residents are urged to help reduce the spread of the pandemic by getting the Covid-19 vaccine when their turn comes.
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“However, the public is urged not to visit the vaccination sites until they have received an SMS advising them to do so,” she said.
She added that getting vaccinated against Covid-19 is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
People should be aware that they can still contract the virus even if they have been vaccinated.
“The vaccine boosts the immune system to prevent severe illness, hospitalisation and death in the event one contracts the disease.
“By vaccinating and adhering to the non-pharmaceutical interventions, we can reduce the spread of Covid-19 and keep the economy open,” Kekana added.
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