B4SA urges unvaccinated South Africans to get jabbed

Business for South Africa (B4SA) chairperson Martin Kingston says it's critical that more people are vaccinated ahead of a possible fourth wave of the virus.

There's concern about low turnout at vaccinations sites.

It's currently the turn of the 35 to 50 cohort. 

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Initially, this group came out in their numbers to get a shot, but the enthusiasm has dissipated.

Kingston says BSA is working on a plan to help get more people through the vaccine site doors.

"More importantly that we got to very significantly increase the quality of our communication. 

"We have got to make sure that the sites are accessible, if we can't bring people to the vaccine, we have got to rake the vaccine to the people. 

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"We have to, of course, educate people as to the benefit of being vaccinated and the risks we are running. 

"Finally looking at various types of programmes including intensive programmes to make sure that people do turn up as quickly as possible."