The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is in full swing

Over the last few days, the Western Cape Department of Health has commenced with its vaccine rollout at three sites, Groote Schuur Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital and Khayelitsha Hospital.

The Department received 13 160 vaccines as part of the first batch of deliveries and have already administered almost 3 000 vaccines as at 17:00 on 21 February. 

This vaccination programme is the biggest yet in the province and country. The Department continues to monitor the rollout process and has been addressing teething issues as they are identified, which is part of such a mass vaccination drive. 

We remind healthcare workers who wish to take up vaccination to register on the electronic system. Once registered they will be issued with a vaccination site and date to go for the vaccination.

As we continue to receive batches of vaccines, we commit to continue with vaccination so that all HCWs who are willing to be vaccinated get vaccinated. The Department is also committed to continued consistent communication to you our staff in the hopes of strengthening our collective efforts in keeping one another safe and maintaining mutual respect.