Over 13 million South Africans fully vaccinated

Over 13 million South Africans fully vaccinated

South Africa has crossed the 13 million mark of people who are now fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. 

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The latest statistics from the National Department of Health show that a total of 13 215 874 people have now received either the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine or both their Pfizer jabs.


This is 33.21% of the country population.


A total of 252 934 individuals between the age of 12-17 received their first Pfizer dose.

In the last 24 hours, a total of 136 550 vaccines were administered.


Gauteng is leading with 37 766 vaccines administered.


Of the people who received their jabs in the last 24 hours, a total of 100 955 were fully vaccinated.


So far, South Africa has administered 23 684 440 vaccines, 57% are females while 42% are males.

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