COVID-19 Update | 12 November 2021

Published: Fri, 11/12/21

Vaccine Rollout

Close to 13 million (21.8%) of the South African population have now been fully vaccinated, this is according to latest stats from Our World in Data.

Despite the infection rate numbers being at their lowest since the pandemic started in March 2020, experts say South Africans need to be cautiously optimistic as the fourth waves could be expected to hit the country early in December and its severity will likely depend on whether the country achieves its vaccination targets.

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Source: Our World in Data

COVID-19 Cases

As of 10 November, 305 new COIVD-19 cases had been reported with the recovery rate still 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

Sisonke Booster jabs underway for healthcare workers

As of Tuesday, 09 November, healthcare workers can now receive their second COVID-19 vaccine jab under the Sisonke Study 2. According to the SA Medical Research Council and the Health Department this is all part of the plan to protect healthcare workers ahead of the expected fourth wave that’s expected to hit the country early December.

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Pfizer COVID-19 pill in the works

Since its approval Pfizer says their new 'Paxlovid' experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cuts hospitalization and adult death by 89%. The 'Paxlovid’ is the second of its kind to demonstrate efficacy against COVID-19 however it does not substitute the benefit of a full vaccine. According to Pfizer's chief executive officer the pill is merely a treatment and should go hand in hand with vaccination

Source: Reuters

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