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The South African health department has temporarily stopped the rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

At the beginning of the month,Briefly.co.zareported thatPresident Cyril Ramaphosa received the first consignment of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

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Deputy PresidentDavid MabuzaaccompaniedRamaphosaat OR Tambo International Airport.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

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