South Africa recorded 9 199 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to just over 2.8 million.
Of the new cases, the most were in
KwaZulu-Natal with 2 425, followed by the Western Cape with 1 891 and Eastern
Cape with 1 872.
Sadly, 247 more people succumbed to the
respiratory disease. This brings the total COVID-19 total death toll in South
Africa to 83 161.
This week alone, more than 200 000 vaccines
were administered in the Western Cape.
Overall vaccination performance (as at 2
September August)
·
819 873 vaccinations have been
administered to those over the age of 60 year. Of which, 389,439 have already
been fully vaccinated;
·
473 220 in the 50-59 age
bracket been vaccinated. Of which, 211,021 have already been fully vaccinated;
·
544 150 in the 35-49 age
bracket have been vaccinated. Of which, 202,951have already been fully
vaccinated, and
·
252 468 over 18-year-olds have
been vaccinated. Of which, 102,583 have already been fully vaccinated
Cape Town has launched its first drive-through
vaccination site on Thursday at the Athlone Stadium.
‘’We also opened the very first drive-through
vaccination site in the province at the Athlone Stadium and already saw it
contribute 619 vaccinations done, contributing to 1355 vaccinations being
administered as a whole at the Athlone site. This is indicative of people
making use of this unique opportunity,’’ said communications head, Mark van der
Heever.
‘’Previously
when it rained, we saw lower turnout at our vaccination sites, but it was
evident at the drive-through that people want to be vaccinated. They could stay
in their car while being vaccinated and not feel a drop of rain. At 1pm there
were already more than 400 people vaccinated!,’’ he added.
25 vaccionation sites will be operational on
Saturday and one on Sunday.
Supplied: WCG
Done By: Mitchum George
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