Covid-19 vaccines ready for over 60s
JOBURG – Senior citizens reminded that although the Covid-19 vaccine is voluntary it will be interrupting transmissions and reducing the morbidity and mortality caused by the virus.
Provincial health department opens the doors for over 60s to get their Covid-19 vaccine jab.
Monday 17 May 2021 marked day one of the national efforts to protect members of the public over the age of 60. The Gauteng Health Department, along with starting the vaccinations across the province, has shared a list of accredited facilities where the next phases of the vaccine rollout will take place. Phase 2of the rollout is aimed at protecting the population against the SARS-Cov-2 virus, by interrupting transmission through achievement of herd immunity and reducing the morbidity and mortality caused by the Covid-19 disease.
Citizens aged 60 and above need to register for their #COVID19 #VacciNation. Should you encounter problems during the registration process, call the COVID-19 hotline 0800 029 999 #StaySafe #Savelifes #IChooseVaccination pic.twitter.com/mjcrsw8BSM
— Social DevelopmentGP (@gpgSocDev) May 19, 2021
The department did remind the public that those interested in the vaccine will first need to register on the Electronic Vaccination Data System. Once registered they will receive a confirmation SMS telling them the details of their Covid-19 vaccination. They also reminded the public that the vaccine itself is voluntary and therefore no one should be forced to take one. The person will then need to arrive at the site with their identity document or passport number, residential address, cell phone number and medical aid number (if applicable).
Senior Citizens at Lenasia South Hospital waiting to receive the first dose of the #COVID-19 #VacciNation #StaySafe #Savelifes #IChooseVaccination pic.twitter.com/YeP6haPFsK
— Social DevelopmentGP (@gpgSocDev) May 17, 2021
Facilities identified as accredited vaccine rollout sites in Johannesburg:
- Alexandra Community Health Centre, 33 Arkwright Avenue, Wynberg, Johannesburg
- Chiawelo Community Healthcare Centre, 1743 Rihlampfu Street, Chiawelo, Soweto
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, 26 Chris Hani Road, Diepkloof, Soweto
- Discoverers Community Healthcare Centre, 35 Claredon Drive, Discovery, Roodepoort
- Hillbrow Community Health Centre, Corner of Smit and Klein streets, Hillbrow, Johannesburg
- Itireleng Community Healthcare Centre, 5 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Dobsonville, Soweto
- Lenasia Ext 539, Torbanite Road, Lenasia
- Lenasia South Hospital, 3 Cosmos Street, Ext 1, Lenasia South
- Stretford Community Health Centre, Plot 15573, Ext 4, Orange Farm
