South Africans Now Have Access to Over 800 Covid19 Vaccination Centres

• South Africans now have access to over 800 private vaccination sites that accommodate walk-in vaccinations for South Africans who have not registered prior
• B4SA has stated that access to medical aid is irrelevant to whether or not a person can be vaccinated provided that the individual meets the Government's requirements
• B4SA expressed that pre-registration on the EVDS would accelerate the procedure however the emphasis is being placed on private sites to ensure that they are able to accommodate walk-ins

Since Monday, 16 August, 2021, South Africa consists of over 800 private vaccination sites that permit walk-ins for their Covid-19 vaccination.

Coordinating body Business for South Africa (B4SA) has confirmed that every site would provide the vaccine to any person who is eligible in accordance with government regulations, in spite of whether they have access to medical aid.

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B4SA confirmed that pre-registration on the EVDS would speed up the process however they continued to emphasise that private sites are making sure that staff present are equipped and ready to cater for those who only register on arrival.

Following reports by BusinessInsider the new policy implies that any person 35 years or older who is able to provide a valid form of identification is able to be vaccinated.

An updated list consisting of private vaccine sites along with contact details is scheduled to be managed at the B4SA website, click here to view it.

Phaahla tries to open vaccine sites for all adults by end of the week

Previously, Briefly News reported that Minister of Health Joe Phaahla stated recently that while speaking with Cabinet there was a bid to open the Covid-19 vaccine sites up for all adults as early as this week. At the moment, people between the ages of 18 and 34 have to wait until 1 September to receive the vaccine.

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Minister Phaahla has reportedly been meeting with a number of provincial health teams. They discussed the rather low turnout at vaccination sites, especially by the end of the working week.

South African heart surgeon criticised for making an anti-vax video

Previously, Briefly News reported on a South African heart surgeon who has a number of accolades under her belt has come under fire on social media about her views on the coronavirus vaccine.

Vosloo performed her first heart surgery at the age of 33 and is also the first woman in South Africa to meet the requirements to qualify as a heart surgeon. However, her successes are not what people are talking about.

Source: Briefly News