‘Get your second jab’ - Cloete
Head of the Western Cape Department of Health Dr Keith Cloete said the province is truly entering a period that starts the acceleration towards a peak, with a significant increase in hospitalisations over the last two weeks. In Gauteng, however, the reproduction number of the virus is currently decreasing.
“Vaccination is a choice. We provide people with information and try to work with their fears and address their concerns,” said Cloete. “The second vaccination dose gives you maximum protection. Our complete call for everyone is to get their second dose.”
Facts to keep in mind
The Garden Route has administered 67 976 vaccines to date. We currently have 34 active public sites as well as eight private sites in the district.
The Western Cape is currently able to administer about 150 000 vaccinations a week, including second doses. About 70 000 people who received their first jab six weeks ago, will now be needing a second dose.
Almost 200 000 individuals in the Western Cape have been fully vaccinated to date (one dose J&J or second dose
Pfizer), with 14 July marking the day when the largest number of people received vaccinations.
With the current alcohol restrictions the province finds a decrease of over 33% in weekend trauma cases.
Out of a total of 34 000 healthcare workers in the province, 68% have been vaccinated.
The current seven-day moving average in the province is 75 deaths per day, with 2 300 new positive cases diagnosed each day.
To register for a Covid-19 vaccination, visit http://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/#/ or go to www.westerncape.gov.za and click on the link to register, or WhatsApp the word REGISTER to 0600123456, or Dial *134*832# from any SA network for free.