At this stage of the pandemic complacency is likely to lead to an increase in cases, hospitalisation, morbidity and mortality.
- Adjunct Professor: Department Internal Medicine, University of Pretoria
South Africa is still likely to experience periods of increased cases, smaller-scale outbreaks and even the development of new variants.
Efforts to improve vaccine uptake must be tailored to the needs and concerns of the individuals and families who make up society.
At the current vaccination pace it will take over a decade for South Africa to reach herd immunity, with many lives lost along the way.
South Africa is aiming for 67% coverage, which translates to about 40 million people by the end of 2021.
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