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Cabinet held a virtual meeting on Wednesday, 24 March where various topics were discussed.
One of which was the country’s vaccination roll-out programme.
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The Coronavirus Disease Sisonke vaccination programme has been extended to 54 vaccine sites across the country.
The vaccination roll-out programme’s different phases were discussed in more detail.
According to the statement, to date, 207 808 South Africans have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Cabinet has extended the vaccination roll-out programme to 54 vaccine sites across SA. Image: GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/POOL/AFPSource: Getty Images
It started on 17 February and is expected to conclude on 17 May.
The vaccination target is 1.5 million healthcare workers across the country.
Cabinet says that the Health Department is on track with the vaccinations.
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It is expected to start on 18 May and conclude on 17 November.
During phase two, the vaccination sites will expand to 2 085 across the country.
Starting in November of this year, it is expected to continue to February 2022.
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This phase is in place to vaccinate everyone in the country who were not vaccinated in the previous phases.
The target is 22.6 million South Africans.
Briefly.co.zarecently reported thatSouth Africans have raised concerns about a possible increase in lockdown regulations.
South Africans have started discussing the possibility of the country moving to Alert Level 2.
The report stated that the NCC is expected to meet on Thursday.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
