South Africans between 18 and 35 years will be able to receive their Covid-19 vaccine from Friday, 20 August. The South African Government announced that the national vaccine rollout will be extended to this age group.
Twenty-two-year-old, Simphiwe Khumalo said he had been eagerly waiting to get the vaccine, and cannot wait for Friday. “Getting the vaccine will not only ensure that I am safe but will also ensure that the people around me are safe. Getting vaccinated is the right thing to do, I urge all people of my age group to get out in numbers to get their jab, this will save the country and decrease the death of people dying from this terrible pandemic,” said Khumalo.
People who intend to be vaccinated must enrol on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS).
What will the information be used for?
Information submitted during registration will be used to:
• Identify eligible vaccination beneficiaries
• Plan supply of vaccines and ancillary items
• Allocate beneficiaries to their nearest available service point
• Communicate with enrolled individuals about the vaccination program, including but not limited to:
◦ eligibility
◦ when and where they will be vaccinated
◦ follow-up vaccination appointments.
What do you need to register?
1.Access to the internet on any device (cellphone, laptop, tablet, desktop etc.)
2.Your ID number or Passport (non-RSA), general contact information (your cellphone number will be used as the primary mode of communication).
3.Information about your employment (primary employer and location of work)
4.Where relevant, your professional registration details, and medical aid are also requested.
5.With all information at hand registration should take approximately 2-3 minutes (Three steps)
