COVID-19: Acting health minister brings in military to help combat Gauteng third wave crisis

Mammoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said the transmission of the virus was outstripping the department’s ability to detect it, especially in Gauteng. She pointed to people’s participation in activities like protests and illegal gatherings as some of the drivers of infections.

According to Kubayi-Ngubane, as of Thursday, the total number of vaccinations had passed the 2 million mark. She said this was good news because the higher the number of vaccinations the better we can manage the spread of Covid-19 and protect the lives of the most vulnerable, however, this did not mean that people should let their guard down.

“The 300,000 doses will obviously not be enough to complete all of that sector but fortunately the next consignment of vaccines is due next week. It’s also from a similar source in the United States and it is also on a short expiry date which is why we are accelerating this programme over such a short space of time,” said Crisp.

Dr Barry Kistnasamy, compensation commissioner at the National Department of Health said 145 sites for workplace vaccination had been identified in conjunction with the National Economic Development and Labour Council and Business for South Africa .

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