When South Africa’s rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine was put on hold in early February, a scramble ensued to ensure healthcare workers could be protected. Spotlight spoke to Professor Glenda Gray about the behind-the-scenes negotiations that helped secure 500,000 doses of the Johnson & John.
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The extent of the burgeoning Covid-19 black market is becoming apparent, with nearly six million ivermectin tablets intercepted in South Africa in nearly six weeks and police crackdowns showing just how tightly this country has merged with global criminal networks cashing in on the pandemic.
Issues relating to ivermectin have been raised in the runup to Interpol’s announcement this week that there were major busts of criminals peddling fake Covid-19 vaccines and masks in countries including South Africa and China.
Based on the quantity of intercepted ivermectin as recorded by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra),
Health dept âahead of targetâ in vaccine rollout for healthcare workers
27 February 2021 11:38 AM J&J vaccine rollout
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The health department released a statement shortly after the arrival of the second batch of the J&J vaccine, saying it was ahead of its vaccination targets with more than 63,000 frontline healthcare workers receiving their jab in the past 10 days.
CAPE TOWN/JOHANNESBURG â The Health Department has said it was very happy with the progress made on vaccinating healthcare workers.
It released a statement on Saturday, shortly after another 80,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine touched down at OR Tambo International Airport.
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