Covid-19 vaccine compensation scheme probes 55 claims

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The department of health has confirmed that the Covid-19 vaccine injury no-fault compensation scheme is considering 55 claims linked to Covid-19 vaccines.

as part of preconditions set out by vaccine manufacturers Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer.

Mkhize told MPs the fund, which was approved by the national coronavirus command council , would be financed by government and could cost about R250m in the first year. It would be headed by retired chief justiceMohale confirmed that the National Treasury allocated R250m to the department, but this could change depending on the number of people qualifying for compensation.

 

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