COVID-19 Update | 26 November 2021

Published: Fri, 11/26/21

Vaccine Rollout

14 million of the South African population have now been fully vaccinated. This is according to the latest stats from SAcoronavirus.

The number of vaccinated people has drastically slowed down from the Government’s target of 67% of the population by the end of 2021 and according to the Deputy Director-General of the Health Department, Nicholas Crisp, deliveries of 16.8 million doses of the J&J and Pfizer vaccine have now been deferred due to the low number of vaccines being administered daily.

To get accurate updates on the vaccine rollout, visit the external resources section on our COVID-19 Vaccine page or click here.

Source: SA coronavirus

COVID-19 Cases

As of 24 November, a sharp increase of 1275 new COIVD-19 cases has been reported with Gauteng accounting for the majority of positive cases. The recovery rate is now sitting at 96.3%. South Africa still has a long way to go before reaching immunity and therefore, it is important to continue adhering to all COVID-19 safety regulations.

Source: SA Coronavirus

Department of Health expands its COVID-19 vaccine incentives after slow uptake

The Department of Health will now offer R100 grocery “Vooma vouchers” to South Africans in their 50’s who receive their first COVID-19 shot, this is due to the low number of vaccines being administered.

National Lead for Demand Acceleration for the Vooma Vaccination initiative, and DG Murray Trust chief executive Dr David Harrison said ”The number of people claiming their Vooma vouchers are extremely low and for the month of November every person who is 50 years and older and goes for their very first COVID-19 jab, will now automatically receive notification of a R100 voucher as an SMS on the cell number they gave for vaccination. The voucher is valid for 30 days after receiving it.”

According to stats, the data shows that there are still over four million people aged fifty and older who have not been vaccinated.

Source: BusinessTech

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