High demand for Covid-19 jabs at Dis-Chem
Dis-Chem says it has seen a surge in demand for Covid-19 vaccines at its stores around the country.
The pharmaceutical retail group is now also administering the jab after a policy change and directive issued by the Department of Health.
It has opened its vaccination facilities to medically insured and uninsured people, although you must first register for your shot on government's EVD System.
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CEO Ivan Saltzman says the increase in vaccine demand is being driven by registrations for those over 50 and the growing need to now administer second doses.
He says they have been running at full capacity since last Friday.
While those with bookings are being prioritised, they are accommodating walk-ins who register via EVDS.
Dis-Chem's Galleria Shopping Centre and La Lucia Mall branches are administering the Covid-19 vaccines in KwaZulu-Natal.
