Approximately 70% of people who registered for the vaccine are no shows

Approximately 70% of people who registered for the vaccine are no shows

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Shifting gears, the vaccine rollout has progressed into its next phase, with people aged 50 years old and above being encouraged to register for their vaccinations as of Thursday, 1 July 2021.

This has come as a sigh of relief for many, with reports stating that more than 354 000 people in their 50s immediately registered via the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) Self Registration Portal on the day. The momentous response did not end there, with approximately just over 7 300 people making their way to various vaccinations sites to receive their jabs.

However, amidst the challenges surrounding the imbecility and toxicity being peddled, it appears there is another issue at hand with the vaccine rollout, and this one is out of the government’s hands.

According to Dr Nicholas Crisp, the deputy Director-General at the National Department of Health, who is also in charge of the EVDS, registrations have started slowing rather significantly in recent weeks.

He pointed out that it has been noted that people who have registered, even insured people, are not going for their vaccinations, even when they are being notified that they can come and get their jabs.

Dr Crisp claims there are up to 70% no-shows at some sites. While he claims it is unclear why people are not coming in, he speculated that people might be afraid to stand in queues due to the threat of diseases.

When looking at this figure even further, Dr Crisp noted that over one million South Africans aged 60 and older – that registered for the Covid-19 vaccine – have not been vaccinated. He explained that out of the 3.75 million people over the age of 60 who have registered, only 2.5 million received their vaccination. With the people in their 50s being able to vaccinate, the National Department of Health hopes the 50+-year-olds will assist their 60+-year-old relatives and take them along to their respective vaccine sites, as no shows could be due to transport challenges.

In an attempt to boost vaccinations, the Department of Health said it would offer the vaccine to certain South Africans under the age of 50. In the circular released this week, the department said the following individuals and groups would be eligible for the vaccination outside of the set criteria:

  • Ministers, deputy ministers, premiers and MECs, as well their direct staff.
  • Individuals where the presidency requests vaccination, the minister of health or the director-general of health.
  • South African diplomats and their families who are posted overseas – during visits to South Africa.
  • Individuals who have received one dose of Pfizer vaccine outside of South Africa more than 42 days ago will be eligible to receive a second dose of the vaccine.
  • Individuals who need to travel outside of South Africa.

However, the circular has officially been withdrawn as of Tuesday, 6 July 2021. The vaccination rollout will continue to focus on people aged 50 and above and those who work in the education and police sectors.

Dr Crisp stated, “Following the circular on the vaccination of special groups and individuals against Covid-19 there have been numerous comments, queries and submissions that indicate that the Circular is unclear in its intentions.”

In addition to the above, the acting Health Minister Mmaloko Kubayi-Nguname took to Twitter and highlighted that the circular had not been approved by the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on vaccines, which is the final decider on the target population.

Despite this, people who fall within the respective age categories and work sectors are encouraged to receive their vaccinations. Not only will this help curb the spread of the virus, but it will assist in minimising the number of deaths, along with your own and those you love.

In a report released by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases on Tuesday, it was noted that as of 19 June 2021, individuals aged under 19 years made up 13.4% of SARS-CoV-2 tests, 10.2% of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 4.2% of all COVID-19-associated admissions and 0.7% of COVID-19 associated deaths. ∙

There were 1.6 million tests among individuals aged under 19 years during the surveillance period, equivalent to a testing rate of 7598.2 per 100 000 with a 12.5% percentage testing positive.

Moreover, among all deaths in individuals aged under 19 years, 146 (38.4%) were among adolescents aged 15-19 years, and 121 (31.8%) were aged under one year. Among 219 (57.6%) in-hospital deaths with available data on underlying conditions, 123 (56.2%) reported more than one underlying condition.

Be a functional adult and get vaccinated. The only medical advice you should take is from medical professionals, not a friend or religious leader. 

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