COVID-19 Update | 16 July 2021

Published: Fri, 07/16/21

Registration opened on 15 July for those between the ages of 35 – 49

Registration on EVDS for people between the ages of 35 and 49 opened on 15 July 2021 with the administration of vaccines expected to start from 1 August 2021.

There are three ways that you can register:

Via the EVDS website.
Using the COVID-19 WhatsApp number by sending the word ‘REGISTER’ to 0600 123 456.
Sending an SMS to *134*832* followed by your ID number.

Visit our updated COVID-19 webpage to view videos on how to register and what to expect on vaccination day.

EVDS

COVID-19 Cases

The 7-day average as of 14 July 2021 is 17 781 new cases per day. To stop the spread of COVID-19 it is important to adhere to all safety regulations. To remind yourself of the prevention tips, visit our updated webpage.

Pregnancy and the Vaccine

According to the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of South Africa and the CDC, clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine are underway. They have also confirmed that animal studies conducted using Moderna, Pfizer-Biotech and J&J vaccines found no safety concerns before or during pregnancy.

The CDC has safety monitoring systems in place and early data from these systems are preliminary but reassuring: The "data did not identify any safety concerns for pregnant people who were vaccinated or for their babies.”

If you are pregnant, you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine within the relevant phases. If you have any concerns, speak to a healthcare professional.

What is the Sinovac Vaccine?

Recently the SAHPRA registered the third COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in South Africa subject to certain conditions which include the final results of on-going clinical studies. The Sinovac is administered over two doses, four weeks apart and is an inactivated whole virion.

For more Frequently Asked Questions, visit our COVID-19 webpage.

Source: Dr Sheri Fanaroff

Sincerely,

Kaelo

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