Phase 2 vaccinations resume in iLembe district after unrest

Covid-19 vaccinations have resumed this week following last week’s riots.

The total number of cases nationwide as of Monday stood at 375 761, with 637 new cases reported.

The total number of Covid-19 related deaths has now reached 67 080 in South Africa, with 7 209 new cases reported on Monday.

Vaccinations this week continue for the age categories of 50-59, as well as 60 and above.

Those within the 60 and above category are also being seen to for their second dose, with appointments being prioritised.

iLembe vaccination sites are:
KwaDukuza:
KwaDukuza Town Hall (Ward 19): July 21 – 25, 9am-3pm.
Nkobongo Hall (Ward 3): July 21, 9am-4pm.
Mellowood Hall in Shakaskraal (Ward 28): July 22 and 23, 9am-4pm.
Contact person: Bonie Zulu at 066 099 4930.

Maphumulo (9am-3pm):
Lutheran Church, Ward 2, July 21 to 23.
Dingizwe, Ward 2, July 22.
Nombokojwana Hall, Ward 9, July 21 to 23.
Ensindisweni Church, Ward 6, July 21 to 23.
Contact person: Nokukhanya Ngubane at 072 102 1771 and Thandeka Ngubane at 078 037 5019.

Ndwedwe:
Matholamnyama, Ward 10 and 11, July 21, 9am-4pm.
Malangeni Tribal Court, Ward 16, July 22, 9am-4pm.
Sthupha Area, Ward 11 and 12, July 23, 9am-4pm.
Mananjalo Creche, Ward 4, July 21, 8.30am-3.30pm.
Deda Hall, Ward 4, July 2, 9am-4pm.
KwaMazibuko Site, Ward 8, July 22 to 23, 9am-4pm.
Contact person: Sinothando Mthembu at 078 037 4619 and Trevor Dlamini at 060 338 9369.

Mandeni (8am-4pm):
Amatikulu Hall, Ward 8, July 21 to 22.
Mathonsi Tribal Court, Ward 12, July 21 to 22.
Contact person: Thuli Manzi at 083 446 8020.

Fixed vaccination sites for Phase 2:
These sites are fixed and are set to run from 21-23 July, 8am-4pm.
Sundumbili Community Health Centre, Ward 15.
General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Hospital, Ward 19.
Umphumulo Hospital, Ward 6.
Untunjambili Hospital, Ward 2.
Montebello Hospital, Ward 9.
Ndwedwe Community Health Centre, Ward 15.

Four ways to register:
– Go to the EVDS portal to register: www.vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za.
– Register on the Covid WhatsApp number by sending ‘Register’ to 0600 123 456.
– Register by SMS by dialling *134*832*your ID number.
– South Africans who don’t have an ID number can also dial *134*832# for assistance.

For queries on the local vaccination sites contact 0800 212 537 or 073 423 6453.

To access the official WhatsApp help service send ‘HI’ to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.

The national Covid-19 public hotline can be accessed at 0800 029 999.