Enough COVID-19 vaccines secured to reach 40 million people, says Ramaphosa

The government says it has paid for doses to cover 40 million of the 59 million South Africans — or enough to reach herd immunity.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has repeatedly condemned “vaccine apartheid” with rich countries buying up most of the vaccine doses.

“As the African continent we are pushing ahead with efforts to expand our vaccine manufacturing capacity with a view to be self-sufficient in vaccine production,” he said.

Ramaphosa announced on Sunday that stricter measures against COVID-19 would be re-imposed.

From Monday, the night curfew will start from 11 pm while non-essential shops, bars, restaurants, and gyms will have to shut at 10 pm.

Gatherings, including political and faith events, will be limited to 250 people outdoors and 100 indoors.

Source: AFP

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