Over 40 million South Africans to be vaccinated prior the end of the year

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Talane – Over 40 million of South Africans targeted to receive Covid-19 vaccine prior the end of 2021.

According Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, SA government has secured sufficient dosages for 10% of the population.

More than 40 million South Africans, are targeted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says so far govt has only secured enough dosages to immunise 10% of the population. #DStv403 #eNCA https://t.co/srSwp4H5Hm pic.twitter.com/gQ2NGVpmgE
— eNCA (@eNCA) January 3, 2021

Mkhize gave an update on Sunday, highlighting that our government is giving undivided attention to the issue of the vaccines.

We are targeting minimum of 67% of the population to achieve herd immunity and the approach will be a phased rollout of the vaccine beginning with the most vulnerable in our population. #VaccineStrategy
— Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) January 3, 2021

SA government is giving its all in safeguarding the people of the country.

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