The City of Tshwane Health Department has raised concerns about the rise in Covid-19 infections which might be an indication of a potential third wave.
The City’s MMC for Health, Sakkie du Plooy said to develop population immunity against the virus it is essential that the planned mass vaccination programme of government is supported by all the people.
“While good progress has been made to vaccinate our health professionals, there are still too many who have not been vaccinated yet,” said Du Plooy.
Du Plooy has appealed to all healthcare workers to get their jab as soon as possible.
“We cannot care for the sickly if our health workers are not protected,” he said.
He said the City of Tshwane and the Gauteng Provincial Health Department have a close working relationship to ensure that coordinated approach is followed to address the spread of the virus.
“Through this cooperation, we have identified 84 medical sites for vaccination which includes clinics, community health centres and hospitals. An additional, 91 non-medical sites such as community halls have been identified in all the City regions where vaccinations will take place,” said Du Plooy.
Du Plooy said the current planning is for second phase of mass vaccinations to commence later this month.
“The focus will be on the most vulnerable in our communities that includes those over 60 years of age, those with co-morbidities, essential workers and those living or working in overcrowded conditions,” added Du Plooy.
He said the vaccination registration has not progressed fast enough and this can be contributed to by various reasons including the spread of fake news.
