As of October 29, the cumulative number of Covid-19 cases identified in SA was 2 921 589, with 475 new cases reported. This represented a 1.7% positivity rate. A further 47 deaths brought the total number of deaths to 89 151. The total number of recoveries was 2 813 781 and 22 311 056 vaccines had been administered.

Shopping voucher reward for over-60s who vaccinate

An initiative to encourage the over-60 age group to get vaccinated with see them receive shopping vouchers as an incentive. The aim is to encourage unvaccinated older people to come forward before the fourth wave hits – probably early in the new year.

Read more on Lowvelder.

New virus variant on the loose

A different view is that delta plus may in fact be somewhat more transmissible and a possible genesis of a next global infection wave, if not contained.

Read more on The Citizen. 

Cast your vote and get your vaccine in one day

Eligible voters who have not yet received a Covid-19 vaccine, or are due for a second Pfizer dose, can vote and get their shots on November 1.

Read more on The Citizen.

Parents encouraged to ensure children are vaccinated

Gauteng Premier David Makhura urges parents to ensure their children (aged between 12 and 17) are vaccinated.

Read more on Rekord. 

Get vaccinated before festive season – Solidarity Fund

In an effort to avoid a cancelled festive season, the Solidarity Fund – in partnership with the Department of Health – is encouraging all South Africans to get vaccinated.

Read more on African Reporter.

Nothing new about science behind the vaccine

The head of the South African Medical Research Council, Dr Glenda Gray, explains how the world was able to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines so quickly.

Read more on Roodepoort Record.

Lack of community education the source of vaccine hesitancy – Contralesa

Government should call community meetings through the traditional councils, to give people a chance to ask health officials questions about vaccine side effects.

Read more on Kathorus Mail.

Traditional leaders and pastors lobby people to get their Covid jabs

Traditional leaders have blamed fear among men and misinformation for low vaccination rates in their communities.

Read more on Rising Sun Chatsworth.

Concern as millions do not return for second vaccine dose

While at least 11 million people have been fully vaccinated, more than 14 million still need to get their second dose.

Read more on The Citizen.

Vax facts: Boosters, teens and second doses

Here’s what you need to know about Covid-19 vaccinations in South Africa right now.

Read more on Bedfordview Edenvale News.