I heard yesterday of a woman who told her adult children that they mustn't go for "daardie goed" (that stuff i.e. the vaccine). Yet her children all received the usual childhood vaccinations. I just don't get it ...
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Vaccine rollout for police officers kicks off
https://www.enca.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-police-officers-kicks
5 July 2021
"The government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout for police officers starts on Tuesday. Police Minister General Bheki Cele and the Acting Minister of Health, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will lead the launch in Soweto.
Over 180,000 police officers are expected to be inoculated...."
https://www.enca.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-rollout-police-officers-kicks
5 July 2021
"The government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout for police officers starts on Tuesday. Police Minister General Bheki Cele and the Acting Minister of Health, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will lead the launch in Soweto.
Over 180,000 police officers are expected to be inoculated...."
There is an eerie silence over my neighbourhood. None of the normal weekday morning noises, no traffic, no police sirens, no movement in the streets. Feel like the only survivor of an apocalypse.
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Honestly fuming rn.
Looks like my age group will end up with the Sinovac. Honestly would rather die of Covid.
If people had the chance to get JJ or Pfizer and didn't...well up yours.
Looks like my age group will end up with the Sinovac. Honestly would rather die of Covid.
If people had the chance to get JJ or Pfizer and didn't...well up yours.
If they ever get to our age group. Loooooooong way to go still unfortunately
Pos rate keeps climbing hey
Maybe we're just doing much more targeted testing
Or maybe we're smack-bang in the middle of an impending disaster
Do you think more people are working from home again?
Dis-Chem is vaccinating walk-ins aged 50 and over – but you still need to register on the EVDS
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/d...walk-ins-now-allowed-without-insurance-2021-7
5 July 2021
"" Dis-Chem ... [has] administered approximately 100,000 doses across 14 sites in Gauteng, the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State.
The [Health] department has since decided to scrap its launch date on 15 July and on Monday issued a circular informing all sites to accept walk-ins aged 50 and above.
“The EVDS is already allocating vaccination codes to all people over 50 years who register [on the EVDS],” noted the circular issued by the director general of health.
“These EVDS codes are valid for vaccination and all providers at all sites must vaccinate any person who has a valid code… do not wait until 15 July for the 50+ population.” ...
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/d...walk-ins-now-allowed-without-insurance-2021-7
5 July 2021
- Dis-Chem is now accepting walk-ins, whether they’re insured or not, for Covid-19 vaccinations.
- This includes people aged 50 and above who have recently been urged to register for their jabs on the Electronic Vaccination System.
- More than 500,000 people in the 50 to 59 age group have already registered and some have received their first doses, despite the department of health initially aiming to launch this phase on 15 July.
- The department has since backtracked and ordered all sites to allow people in this age group to be vaccinated.
- They’ll still need to register on the Electronic Vaccination System, but won’t have to wait for an appointment.
"" Dis-Chem ... [has] administered approximately 100,000 doses across 14 sites in Gauteng, the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State.
The [Health] department has since decided to scrap its launch date on 15 July and on Monday issued a circular informing all sites to accept walk-ins aged 50 and above.
“The EVDS is already allocating vaccination codes to all people over 50 years who register [on the EVDS],” noted the circular issued by the director general of health.
“These EVDS codes are valid for vaccination and all providers at all sites must vaccinate any person who has a valid code… do not wait until 15 July for the 50+ population.” ...
J&J, Pfizer and Sinovac vaccines: Here’s what you need to know
https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-af...-to-know-4ceccb8b-8d5a-4f2d-8e17-cec173dd309c
6 July 2021
Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Studies have found that the J&J vaccine lasts at least eight months against the Delta variant. J&J head of research and development, Dr Mathai Mammen, said current data for the eight months studied so far show that the single-shot J&J Covid-19 vaccine generates a strong neutralising antibody response that does not wane...
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has a 70% efficacy rate against the Delta variant. According to a study conducted in Israel, the new finding is compared to the 95% rate of effectiveness of the vaccine against earlier virus strains. However, recent reports have shown a drop in efficacy in Israel...
Bloomberg reported that the vaccine’s efficacy against mild forms of Covid-19 appeared to wane after a few weeks as the Delta variant took hold in Israel, although it continued to protect against severe illness.
Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine
This two-dose vaccine is recommended for individuals aged 18 years and above...
The World Health Organization reported that a large phase 3 trial in Brazil showed that two doses, administered at an interval of 14 days, had an efficacy of 51% against symptomatic Sars-CoV-2 infection, 100% against severe Covid-19, and 100% against hospitalisation starting 14 days after receiving the second dose.
Thus far, Sahpra has approved the AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinovac and the J&J vaccines. Sahpra has also received the Sputnik V vaccine, manufactured by the Gamaleya Research Institute.
Sahpra chief executive Dr Boitumelo Semete said the Sputnik V application is a rolling review.
[Go to the article if you want to read the side-effects of the respective vaccines.]
https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-af...-to-know-4ceccb8b-8d5a-4f2d-8e17-cec173dd309c
6 July 2021
Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Studies have found that the J&J vaccine lasts at least eight months against the Delta variant. J&J head of research and development, Dr Mathai Mammen, said current data for the eight months studied so far show that the single-shot J&J Covid-19 vaccine generates a strong neutralising antibody response that does not wane...
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine has a 70% efficacy rate against the Delta variant. According to a study conducted in Israel, the new finding is compared to the 95% rate of effectiveness of the vaccine against earlier virus strains. However, recent reports have shown a drop in efficacy in Israel...
Bloomberg reported that the vaccine’s efficacy against mild forms of Covid-19 appeared to wane after a few weeks as the Delta variant took hold in Israel, although it continued to protect against severe illness.
Sinovac-CoronaVac vaccine
This two-dose vaccine is recommended for individuals aged 18 years and above...
The World Health Organization reported that a large phase 3 trial in Brazil showed that two doses, administered at an interval of 14 days, had an efficacy of 51% against symptomatic Sars-CoV-2 infection, 100% against severe Covid-19, and 100% against hospitalisation starting 14 days after receiving the second dose.
Thus far, Sahpra has approved the AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinovac and the J&J vaccines. Sahpra has also received the Sputnik V vaccine, manufactured by the Gamaleya Research Institute.
Sahpra chief executive Dr Boitumelo Semete said the Sputnik V application is a rolling review.
[Go to the article if you want to read the side-effects of the respective vaccines.]
Has anyone experienced side-effects from the vaccine?
I haven't, other than my arm feeling a little tender that evening. By the following day the tenderness had disappeared.
I haven't, other than my arm feeling a little tender that evening. By the following day the tenderness had disappeared.
AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX AND MOTOGP TO BE CALLED OFF
https://ewn.co.za/2021/07/06/australian-f1-grand-prix-and-motogp-to-be-called-off
6 July 2021
"...Organisers planned to stage the races in October and November, but have hit roadblocks over Australia's requirement for overseas arrivals to undergo 14 days of mandatory quarantine...
It follows the Singapore Grand Prix, scheduled for October 3, also being cancelled over COVID-19 worries...
Victoria state premier Dan Andrews earlier suggested the cancellation was likely given low rates of local vaccination and a reduction in international flights to Australia. "The timing doesn't quite line up, and that makes it very, very challenging," he said...
https://ewn.co.za/2021/07/06/australian-f1-grand-prix-and-motogp-to-be-called-off
6 July 2021
"...Organisers planned to stage the races in October and November, but have hit roadblocks over Australia's requirement for overseas arrivals to undergo 14 days of mandatory quarantine...
It follows the Singapore Grand Prix, scheduled for October 3, also being cancelled over COVID-19 worries...
Victoria state premier Dan Andrews earlier suggested the cancellation was likely given low rates of local vaccination and a reduction in international flights to Australia. "The timing doesn't quite line up, and that makes it very, very challenging," he said...
Springboks forced into isolation after Lood de Jager tests positive for Covid-19
https://www.thesouthafrican.com/spo...er-lood-de-jager-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
5 July 2021
"SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks were forced to suspend training on Monday following a positive Covid-19 test in the squad ahead of Friday’s second Test against Georgia at Ellis Park.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup winners have gone into isolation for a second time in as many weeks after lock Lood de Jager tested positive for coronavirus on Monday.
Last weekend, the 45-strong squad went into isolation at a Johannesburg hotel after winger Sibusiso Nkosi, scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies and prop Vincent Koch tested positive for Covid-19. It later emerged that Jantjies’ result was a false positive and he came off the bench in a 40-9 win against Georgia last Friday..."
https://www.thesouthafrican.com/spo...er-lood-de-jager-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
5 July 2021
"SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks were forced to suspend training on Monday following a positive Covid-19 test in the squad ahead of Friday’s second Test against Georgia at Ellis Park.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup winners have gone into isolation for a second time in as many weeks after lock Lood de Jager tested positive for coronavirus on Monday.
Last weekend, the 45-strong squad went into isolation at a Johannesburg hotel after winger Sibusiso Nkosi, scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies and prop Vincent Koch tested positive for Covid-19. It later emerged that Jantjies’ result was a false positive and he came off the bench in a 40-9 win against Georgia last Friday..."
Thousands thought they were getting the Covid vaccine. They were injected with salt water instead
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/05/india/india-fake-covid-vaccine-scam-intl-hnk/index.html
5 July 2021
"New Delhi (CNN)Thousands of people have fallen prey to an elaborate wide-ranging scam selling fake coronavirus vaccines in India, with doctors and medical workers among those arrested for their involvement, authorities say.
At least 12 fake vaccination drives were held in or near the financial hub Mumbai, in the country's western Maharashtra state, said Vishal Thakur, a senior official of the Mumbai police department.
"They were using saline water and injecting it," Thakur said. "Every fake vaccination camp that they held, they were doing this."
An estimated 2,500 people were given fake shots, he said. The organizers charged their victims fees for the shots, earning up to $28,000 in total.
"We have arrested doctors," he added. "They were using a hospital which was producing the fake certificates, vials, syringes."
So far, 14 people have been arrested on suspicion of cheating, attempts at culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, and other charges. More arrests may come as police continue investigating other people involved in the scam, Thakur said...
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/05/india/india-fake-covid-vaccine-scam-intl-hnk/index.html
5 July 2021
"New Delhi (CNN)Thousands of people have fallen prey to an elaborate wide-ranging scam selling fake coronavirus vaccines in India, with doctors and medical workers among those arrested for their involvement, authorities say.
At least 12 fake vaccination drives were held in or near the financial hub Mumbai, in the country's western Maharashtra state, said Vishal Thakur, a senior official of the Mumbai police department.
"They were using saline water and injecting it," Thakur said. "Every fake vaccination camp that they held, they were doing this."
An estimated 2,500 people were given fake shots, he said. The organizers charged their victims fees for the shots, earning up to $28,000 in total.
"We have arrested doctors," he added. "They were using a hospital which was producing the fake certificates, vials, syringes."
So far, 14 people have been arrested on suspicion of cheating, attempts at culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, and other charges. More arrests may come as police continue investigating other people involved in the scam, Thakur said...
The booster shot seems to be the one that has stronger side effects - not for everyone, but I have seen a couple of people complaining about feeling feverish and generally achy for 24 hours afterwards. I had a slightly sore arm after the first shot as well, but I did not feel the needle at all.
The government will most likely extend the two-week adjusted level four lockdown regulations as Covid-19 cases in South Africa continue to rise.
This is the view of Hugo Pienaar, chief economist at the bureau for economic research at Stellenbosch University.
Pienaar said that when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the move to level four on 27 June 2021, the seven-day rolling average of new daily coronavirus cases was around 15,000.
“Yesterday, the seven-day rolling average was 19,100 and health experts tell us we are yet to reach the peak,” he said.
“Irrespective of the dire impact on the hospitality, liquor, and aviation sectors, the state of the pandemic will make it very hard to relax the regulations by Sunday.”
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...extended-economist.html?utm_source=newsletter
This is the view of Hugo Pienaar, chief economist at the bureau for economic research at Stellenbosch University.
Pienaar said that when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the move to level four on 27 June 2021, the seven-day rolling average of new daily coronavirus cases was around 15,000.
“Yesterday, the seven-day rolling average was 19,100 and health experts tell us we are yet to reach the peak,” he said.
“Irrespective of the dire impact on the hospitality, liquor, and aviation sectors, the state of the pandemic will make it very hard to relax the regulations by Sunday.”
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/tren...extended-economist.html?utm_source=newsletter
South Africa’s jobs bloodbath continues – these are the workers most affected
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...ontinues-these-are-the-workers-most-affected/
This brings the total number of persons employed in the formal non-agricultural sector in South Africa to approximately 9.64 million.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...ontinues-these-are-the-workers-most-affected/
This brings the total number of persons employed in the formal non-agricultural sector in South Africa to approximately 9.64 million.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-af...an-apply-8df44258-374b-4659-a922-713a037378e2
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL this is a joke now
Individuals where vaccination is requested by the presidency, the Minister of Health or the director-general of Health.
– Ministers, deputy ministers, premiers, members of the executive council (MEC), and their direct staff.
– South African diplomats and their families who are posted overseas (during visits to the country).
– Individuals who need to travel outside of South Africa, for business or work-related travel, to study at an accredited educational institution, sportsmen/women who need to travel outside of South Africa to represent the country, or those accessing medical care.
– Individuals who have received one dose of Pfizer vaccine outside of South Africa more than 42 days ago will be eligible to receive a second dose of the vaccine.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL this is a joke now
Individuals where vaccination is requested by the presidency, the Minister of Health or the director-general of Health.
– Ministers, deputy ministers, premiers, members of the executive council (MEC), and their direct staff.
– South African diplomats and their families who are posted overseas (during visits to the country).
– Individuals who need to travel outside of South Africa, for business or work-related travel, to study at an accredited educational institution, sportsmen/women who need to travel outside of South Africa to represent the country, or those accessing medical care.
– Individuals who have received one dose of Pfizer vaccine outside of South Africa more than 42 days ago will be eligible to receive a second dose of the vaccine.
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