Covid-19: Vaccine statistics low, transmissions flare up
Local physicians have confirmed, in the light of a new varient and threats of a fourth wave, that the number of Covid-19 transmissions in Middelburg have started to pick up again.
The confirmation of the Omicron variant, has resulted in the implementation of travel bans against South Africa and other sister countries.
During the state of the nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa repetitively called upon citizens to vaccinate against the virus as well as announcing the collaboration of a team of experts to consider making vaccinations mandatory. The country will remain at adjusted level one lockdown which will be revised at a later stage.
Local physician, Dr Redge van Rensburg, confirmed with www.mobserver.co.za that after Middelburg’s number of cases practically came to an end during the last few months, it has started picking up again.
He warned residents of becoming complacent towards their own health and safety by ignoring regulations and also urged residents to vaccinate against Covid-19.
According to a recent release on vaccination statistics, the residents of Steve Tshwete district have been apathetic towards vaccination with only 36.3% of the total population having received their jab.
The vaccination statistics for Steve Tshwete are:
50 – 59: 11 154 vaccinations out of a population of 25 371
35 – 49: 22 472 vaccinations out of a population of 74 275
18 – 34: 17 498 vaccinations out of a population of 101 426
12 – 17: 556 vaccinations out of a population of 66 425.
Wonderpark Spar; Adelaide Tambo Hall, Eric Jiyane Hall
Adelaide Tambo, Eric Jiyane, Sydney Choma Banquet Hall, Kanonkop Spar, Middelburg Mall
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Middelburg Mall, Kees Taljaard, Adelaide Tambo, Wonderpark Spar, Sydney Choma Banquet Hall.
