COVID-19 | 339 new cases bring the total infections to 2 923 393. There have been 44 new fatalities in the past 24 hours. The death toll is now 89 295
Phaahla said that the government’s target is to achieve 70% Covid-19 vaccination coverage among the South African adult population, while the priority is people aged 50 years and older. He is confident that by mid-November 2021, at least 40% of adults will have received at least one dose.
“Some of you may be hesitating as I once was … I understand that people are scared and nervous but I want you to know that I am living proof that Covid-19 vaccinations are safe and effective,” she said.Officials who will carry out home visits for the Special Voting process will also follow Covid-19 protocols: They will clearly identify themselves to the voter; sanitise their as well as the voter’s hands; a distance of 1.5 metres will be maintained, and touching will be avoided, said Love.
“But I want to caution that we are definitely not out of the woods and that any serious lowering of our guard can lead to serious catastrophe,” he added.The rate of infections over the last 14 days have remained stable, says Health Minister Joe Phaahla. Total admissions in hospitals were just under 4 000 as of 28 October 2021.
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