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Locally-manufactured Pfizer targets 'not realistic'

Pfizer has applied to have its COVID-19 vaccine used as a booster in SA

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The South African Health Regulatory Products Authority (SAHPRA) on Monday confirmed that Pfizer has applied to have its coronavirus vaccine used as a booster in the country. In a statement released Monday afternoon, SAPHRA said it would now assess the…

LililtaG
November 22, 2021

#Covid-19: The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being distributed immediately

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The first delivery of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine arrived in South Africa and will be distributed immediately. More doses of the single-dose vaccine are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

healthe
February 17, 2021

Time for rebirth says Ramaphosa as country struggles to deal with Covid-19

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Amid the pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa used his annual State of the Nation Address to announce more Covid-19 vaccines and the extension of the R350 relief grant.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 12, 2021

Ramaphosa announces 20 million more vaccines secured, but vaccination is not mandatory

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South Africa has secured 20 million vaccines from Pfizer. Some South African health workers are hesitant about being first in line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine but President Ramaphosa says that is ok.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 2, 2021

Laboratory technician in front of computer

New Covid-19 variant could mean reinfection – even after recovery

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A global study of the new coronavirus variant, 501Y.V2, shows that the virus may be resistant to existing vaccines. As scientists warn of increased infections due to the variant, South Africa records hospital admissions doubling in second wave, while the coronavirus also transmits much faster.