All over-50s will receive their COVID-19 vaccinations within weeks.
South Africa (25 June 2021) – The department of health are preparing to offer vaccines to all over-50s within weeks to help halt the spread of the coronavirus in South Africa.
The interim minister of health, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane made this announcement today. The inoculation program for those between the age of 50 and 59 will start on the 15th day of July this year. So far only adults aged 60 and over as well as healthcare workers and the education sector have been invited for their vaccinations.
Kubayi-Ngubane said that as of yesterday, 2.5 million people have been vaccinated nationwide with no deaths reported.
The continued success of the vaccination rollout however came as South Africa battles the third wave. More than 16 000 people tested positive in the past 24 hours.
The Western Cape premier, Alan Winde, welcomed this announcement. He also encouraged those aged 50 years old and older to register for their vaccine.
“I urge all residents aged 50 years old and older to register for their vaccine. The vaccine is safe and thoroughly tested and provides excellent protection against severe COVID-19 related illness and death.”
“The time has come to fight back against COVID-19. #LetsDoThis, Western Cape,” Winde said.
The registration process is simple and easy and can be done by:
- Visiting https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/#/.
- Dialling *134*832# and follow the prompts (FREE on all South African Networks);
- WhatsApp the word REGISTER to 0600 123456.
Solidarity in Action
The Solidarity Fund was designed as a rapid response vehicle to mobilise South Africa against the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting health, humanitarian and social consequences. The incredible initiative is a nonprofit organization that is set up to support Mzansi with the South African spirit of ubuntu in these unprecedented times.
“This has always been the South African way. Now more than ever, we need to remember that we are a nation of people who overcome, who encourage and uplift each other and who can inspire new ways of being. We will overcome COVID-19 together and will be stronger as a nation,” says Wendy Tlou, The Solidarity Fund’s head of the Humanitarian Response and Behaviour Change Pillars.
For more information on the benefits and facts about the COVID-19 vaccine, please check out the Solidarity Fund by clicking here.
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