Govt targeting 500k jabs on Vooma vaccination weekend
Government has called on South Africans to get vaccinated ahead of the festive season and the expected fourth wave of Covid-19 infections.
It has ramped up its inoculation drive with a second Vooma vaccination drive.
Health MinisterJoe Phaahla says three out of five people, aged 50 and above, have now had at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
“If we can get close to five out of five people in this age group vaccinated by the end of the year, we will crush the power of the 4th wave by substantially reducing the number of hospital admissions and deaths.”
To date, over 80% of confirmed Covid-19 deaths have been in the 50 year and older age group.
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The first Vooma weekend, which was held in October, managed to achieve 75% of its 500 000 Covid-19 target.
Phaahla says the upcoming campaign aims to achieve 100% of that target.
“This target will only be achieved if there can be even greater mobilisation across all sectors of society, hence the president has called upon all leaders across various sectors of society to join hands with the government.”
