AstraZeneca vaccine Archives

Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge

The new variant of the coronavirus has upended government plans to start vaccinating health care workers. While the health ministry has switched from the AstraZeneca to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, supply of doses is a challenge.

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February 16, 2021

After AstraZeneca vaccine, Mkhize announces more vaccines on the way

After the AstraZeneca vaccine proved ineffective against the new coronavirus variant, health workers will now receive the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. More vaccines will also arrive sooner than expected, the health ministry announced.

Limpopo decides who will get the Covid-19 vaccine in rollout plan and boosts security

The ‘persal’ system was used to decide which frontline workers will get the vaccine in Limpopo. Meanwhile healthcare workers administering the vaccine will get extra security.

Vaccine good news as South Africa grapples with record Covid-19 infections

Government appeals to calm as Covid-19 infections pass 20 000 in 24 hours. The country has logged over 800 daily Coronavirus deaths for the first time since the outbreak, while new cases also hit a record high. Still, a vaccine announcement could bring hope.

Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge

After AstraZeneca vaccine, Mkhize announces more vaccines on the way

Limpopo decides who will get the Covid-19 vaccine in rollout plan and boosts security

Vaccine good news as South Africa grapples with record Covid-19 infections

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