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PresidentCyril Ramaphosareceived the first million doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as it arrived in South Africa from India.
Ramaphosa was ecstatic that the vaccine had finally arrived according toSABC.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President David Mabuza received the vaccine in person. Photo credit: @SAgovnewsSource: Twitter
News24reported that the vaccine doses will be stored and tested before mass rollout through Biovac and other distributors.
Another 500 000 vaccine doses are expected to arrive later this month.
A report byEWNstated that Minister Mkhize spoke about 20 million vaccines being ordered from US company Pfizer.
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They have reportedly been secured and are awaiting delivery dates and precise amounts from manufacturers.
According togov.za, the aim of rolling out the vaccine in South Africa is to achieve population immunity.
Frontline healthcare workers will be the first in the country to receive the vaccination in its first phase.
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According to reports, the vaccine, Covishield, will be personally received by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
