The following sites have been allocated as Covid-19 vaccine points in Middelburg and residents are urged to visit these locations and bring along their ID.

60 and over

Tuesday:

•Sydney Choma Banquet Hall
•AGS Lighuis Church in Aerorand

Monday – Friday:

•Adelaide Tambo Hall, Mhluzi
•Eric Jiyane Hall, Mhluzi
•Nasaret Community Hall
•Middelburg Provincial Hospital
•Doornkop Community Hall
•Kwazamokuhle Clinic

Educators

An average of 400 local educators and general staff members have already been vaccinated against the virus on Friday. The Department of Health will finish the roll-out today at HTS Middelburg.

50 and over

People over the age of 50 are now allowed to register for the Covid-19 vaccine via the EVDS portal by dialing *134*832# or by sending a WhatsApp with the word REGISTER to 060 012 3456.

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