South Africa
Rush to #vaccinate healthcare workers─── 06:46 Fri, 14 May 2021
There's been a last-minute rush countrywide for thousands of people who still want to get the COVID-19 vaccine before the Sisonke Trial ends.
Healthcare workers and support staff have been prioritised for this Phase 1 rollout.
But it would seem some people have submitted false information in order to get inoculated.
A communique, purportedly from Sisonke, has added to the chaos by incorrectly inviting walk-ins.
Meanwhile, the race is on to get as many elderly people registered ahead of the second phase of vaccinations starting on Monday.
With confirmation of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases in the Western Cape, health authorities are concerned about vaccine hesitancy.
Health officials and even the premier are taking to the streets to encourage senior citizens to register.
Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo says the province is on track to start vaccinating older persons from Monday.
