Over 5 000 people vaccinated at Zwartkops drive-thru
Almost two weeks ago, Pretoria opened up its very first drive-through vaccination site at the Zwartkops Raceway.
The Zwartkops drive-thru in Centurion has vaccinated more than 5 000 people so far at.
And that milestone was celebrated!
Almost two weeks ago, Pretoria opened up its very first drive-thru vaccination site at the Zwartkops Raceway.
The site is on the R55 road between Laudium and Sunderland Ridge.
On Tuesday, 39-year-old Tamie Allah became the 5 000th person to be vaccinated at the site.
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“I was shocked but delighted to hear that I was number 5 000. What an honour. The service at this drive-thru is just awesome. I drove from my home in Erasmuskloof, east of Pretoria to come to this drive thru,” said the 39-year-old health and safety consultant.
As a result of her being the 5 000th person to be vaccinated, she was given a hamper of vitamins, sponsored by Amka Products.
“We have been running this drive-thru for 10 days and reaching the 5 000 jab mark is an achievement. It’s a partnership between the community and the Gauteng government,” said Yusuf Abramjee, a social activist who is overseeing the project.
Abramjee said about 500 vaccines were being administered every day, on average, at Zwartkops.
“We have seen large turnouts since registration for over 18s opened last Friday. It is also encouraging to see more and more senior citizens coming out to get their jabs, in the luxury of the vehicles,” added Abramjee.
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He again thanked all the volunteers and sponsors.
“Doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical students and members of the community have been coming to the site to serve. We salute all of them. This is active citizenry at its best,” he said.
Gauteng health MEC, Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi, praised volunteers for vaccinating thousands of people when she visited the drive-thru at the weekend.
The Zwarrkops drive-thru is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00. On Fridays, it’s open from 14:00 to 16:00.
Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines are available. No appointments are needed.
Those who qualify have been asked to pre-register before coming to the drive-thru.
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