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KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says the provincial government is pleased and relieved that the rate of new infections in the province remains relatively low, even though it fluctuates up and down.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe number of confirmed COVID\u201319 cases currently stand at 515 892. Sadly, 14 770 people have lost their lives due to the pandemic. May their souls rest in peace,\u201d Zikalala said.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a virtual media briefing on recent developments in the province on Monday, Zikalala said in the last 24-hour reporting period, the province has reported 64 new cases.<\/p>\n

\u201cPrior to that, on Saturday 06 November 2021, we had 48 new cases. On Friday, we had 63 new cases; and on Thursday, we had 41 new cases,\u201d Zikalala said.<\/p>\n

Over 3 million people vaccinated<\/p>\n

However, the Premier raised concern on the rate of vaccinations in the province, with 3 337 million people having been vaccinated.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis leaves us with a total of 4 791 million people to vaccinate by the end of this year, which is no small job. While we are pleased that 955 048 people from the 60+ age group have been vaccinated, we are concerned by the relatively lower numbers within the 35 \u2013 49 and 18 \u2013 34 age groups,<\/p>\n

\u201cWithin these two age groups, we have recorded 463 466 vaccinations out of 731 030 people who are registered; and 568 816 vaccinations out of 651 584 people who are registered, respectively,\u201d the Premier said.<\/p>\n

Strategy to increase vaccination numbers<\/p>\n

In a bid to increase vaccination statistics, Zikalala said the provincial government has enhanced its weekly vaccination programme through the Premier\u2019s Office intervention, through the Siyagoma Waya Waya model, which has intensified weekend vaccination.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is done in conjunction with the Vooma Vaccination Weekends, as championed by President Cryril Ramaphosa and Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, in order to maximise public awareness and reach.<\/p>\n

\u201cUtilisation of dashboard to locate areas with low vaccination numbers and directing our interventions in those areas, vaccination in retail stores, collaborating with stakeholders in Sukuma Sakhe and utilisation of foot soldiers to track the unvaccinated people,\u201d Zikalala said.<\/p>\n

As part of the National Strategy, Zikalala said there are 100 grocery vouchers for over 60 on vaccination and Vooma weekend to enhance vaccination on weekends.<\/p>\n

He however warned that \u201ceven the best strategy is as good as the support that it gets from all the people who need to get vaccinated, so that they can avoid severe illness from the virus.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wish to re-iterate that, when you get vaccinated, you\u2019re not doing it for the government or to satisfy travel requirements. You are doing it to, primarily, give your body the ability to successfully fight the virus in the likely event that you get infected.\u201d<\/p>\n

Warning against selling of vaccination certificates<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Zikalala has warned people against individuals who are reportedly selling vaccination certificates.<\/p>\n

\u201cNaturally, we find this extremely concerning as it defeats the very purpose behind the vaccination process. We therefore want to warn those individuals who are even thinking of engaging in this kind of behaviour which is grossly irresponsible and also criminal, that such actions are unlawful and will be prosecuted.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge anyone with evidence of the sale of COVID\u201319 vaccines to contact law enforcement authorities, as well as the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. We assure them that this information will be treated in the strictest confidence,\u201d Zikalala said.<\/p>\n

Source: South African Government News Agency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says the provincial government is pleased and relieved that the rate of new infections in the province remains relatively low, even though it fluctuates up and down. \u201cThe number of confirmed COVID\u201319 cases currently stand at 515 892. Sadly, 14 770 people have lost their lives due to the pandemic. 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