Government hoped to vaccinate 70% of the adult population by the end of the year ahead of an anticipated fourth wave.
JOHANNESBURG - The latest COVID-19 figures paint a grim picture as 384 more people have died, bringing the official death toll to 76,631.
Some people reported mild side effects like fever or headaches but experts said it was nothing to worry about. Immunisation expert Hannelie Meyer said, “Make sure you seek treatment at a healthcare facility should it be necessary or if you have any doubts seek treatment.”So far, rural provinces had vaccinated the highest percentage of the adult population against compared to the rest of the country.
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