KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Premier, Sihle Zikalala says he’s concerned about the low rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in young people in the province and is urging people to vaccinate in large numbers for the country’s economy to stand a chance at recovery.
Currently, just over 30 000 people are being vaccinated daily in the province.
Zikalala was speaking during a vaccination campaign at Wema Hostel near Lamontville, south of Durban.
“The province has to date administered 2.3 million doses. 56% of people who have vaccinated are those who are above 60. 26% are those at the age of 50-59. 4% are 35-45. 5% are 18-34,” says Zikalala.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Mr Sihle Zikalala @sziks addresses the citizens of Wema Hostel in Durban @eThekwiniM about vaccination #SiyagomaWayaWaya pic.twitter.com/CVcqO2cjs7
— KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) September 12, 2021
Meanwhile, the country has recorded a further 143 people have passed away from COVID-19-related complications in the latest 24-hours reporting cycle, taking the national death toll since the pandemic outbreak in South Africa to 84 751.
The country has also recorded 5 309 new COVID-19 infections, with total positive cases now at 2 854 234.
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