The latest on Covid-19: Continued increase in cases and request to get teachers vaccinated
In the news this week was an explanation on the interval between jabs and the need to speed up vaccines for teachers, while our round-up reminds readers how to register for the vaccination programme.
Steady increase in new Covid-19 cases
This week, Minister Zweli Mkhize urged Gauteng residents to adhere to health protocols as the province is experiencing a greater surge than other provinces.
Read more on Polokwane Review
Talks continue to hasten vaccinations for teachers
The Department of Education announced last week that primary school learners and special education learners would start attending school daily, as per their normal timetable, from July 26. The department has since requested the Department of Health to speed up the roll-out of vaccinations for teachers.
Read more on Rekord
Pension payout points to be used to register senior citizens for Covid-19 vaccine
People across the country are pulling out all the stops to help register pensioners for the Covid-19 vaccine, with pension payout points now having been identified as ideal platforms for reaching the elderly.
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MEC explains 42-day Covid-19 vaccination interval
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has explained the lengthened interval between the first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Her explanation is aimed at clearing up the confusion that currently exists, particularly among elderly people.
Read more on Northern Natal News
Drive-through vaccination site launched
Scores of Ekurhuleni residents have taken the opportunity to get their vaccine at a new drive-through vaccination site launched recently. Read more here
Register for the #Covid19 vaccine in one of four ways
1. Register online: https://sacoronavirus.co.za
2. Dial *134*832# and register via USSD
3. Send the word ‘register’ via WhatsApp to 0600 123 4564.
4. Call the national toll-free call centre on 0800 029 999
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