Reports have revealed that Johnson & Johnson has been exporting millions ofCovid-19vaccines for distribution in Europe.
The vaccines are packaged and bottled in South Africa by manufacturer Aspen Pharmacare.
TheNew York Timesrevealed that it has seen export records from Aspen and the SAgovernment.
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At the moment, only around two million doses of the vaccine have been administered.
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Germany and Spain reportedly received the jab produced by Aspen in April and June respectively.
Millions of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines produced in SA are reportedly being exported to Europe. Image: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhotoSource: Getty Images
The internet reportedly routinely ships vaccine doses between countries for various reasons.
Premier Sihle Zikalala said on Sunday thatthe province has officially entered the third wave.
Zikalala blamed the significant surge in infections on the recent civil unrest.
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According to reports byNews24, in the last week, KZN experienced a 31% rise in infections.
Hospitalisation due to the Covid-19 virus increased by 16%.
Source: Briefly News
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