First Covid-19 jab in George A total of 680 healthcare workers will be vaccinated in the next two weeks, according to District Health director Zee Brickles, who was present to keep a watchful eye. Journalist Thursday, 04 March 2021, 08:49 Sister Carika-Ann Jansen van Vuuren, operational manager for the outpatient department at George Hospital, administering the first vaccination to EMS George Sub-district Manager Cedric Yantolo (56). Photos: Nadia Ferreira Gallery Update Video
GEORGE NEWS & VIDEOS - Yesterday, Wednesday 3 March, the Garden Route became the first rural district in the Western Cape to start rolling out Covid-19 vaccinations.
It took place at George Hospital, the only registered vaccination site for the public and private health sector in the district. A total of 680 healthcare wo
First health worker receives vaccine The vaccines for the Sisonke trial are being stored at TASK Eden, a clinical research centre in George. Journalist Wednesday, 03 March 2021, 09:55 EMS Ambulance Service staff waiting to be vaccinated at George Hospital, from left: Monwabisi Siboto, Johnny Bruintjies, Marilyn Arries and George sub-district manager Cedric Yantolo. Photo: Alida de Beer Video
GEORGE NEWS & VIDEO NEWS - Cedric Yantolo, George sub-district manager of EMS Ambulance Services, said the Covid-19 jab did not hurt and about half an hour after being vaccinated he was feeling fine.
Vaccination started at George Hospital this morning. The hospital is the only registered vaccination site in the district.