{"id":188799,"date":"2021-05-13T15:21:16","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T13:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/the-elderly-urged-to-register-for-covid-19-vaccine\/"},"modified":"2021-05-13T15:21:16","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T13:21:16","slug":"the-elderly-urged-to-register-for-covid-19-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/the-elderly-urged-to-register-for-covid-19-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"The elderly urged to register for COVID-19 vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cabinet has urged those aged 60 and over, to register for their COVID-19 jab, as government gears up to commence with phase two of its mass vaccine rollout on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement released by Cabinet on Thursday, the national and provincial Departments of Health will soon issue information about the location of more than 3 000 vaccination centres across the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe commencement of phase two will run simultaneously with the continuing vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) whose vaccination was affected by the regulatory issues that beset the Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine in the USA and Europe,\u201d said Cabinet.<\/p>\n<p>The Sisonke Study, which was expanded to 95 sites across the country has vaccinated 434&nbsp;980 frontline workers to date and will wrap up on 14 May 2021.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCabinet is pleased that the remainder of the healthcare workers will be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine until further notice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All those who are aged 60 and older are urged to sign up on the COVID-19 Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) at &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za\/\">https:\/\/vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, those without online access or a smartphone can register through SMS by dialling *134*832*ID number#. Those who do not have an ID number can dial *134*832#.<\/p>\n<p>Registration can also be done through the COVID-19 WhatsApp number by sending \u201cREGISTER\u201d to 0600 123 456.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCitizens must ensure they enter their correct cellphone number and residential address to be able to receive information on the vaccination programme when necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition, those with no access to technology can also sign up at their nearest vaccination site or with the community health workers who will visit various communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe registration is essential for people to participate in the vaccination programme and allow traceability for purposes of medical follow-up should such be required in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Cabinet, you do not need data or airtime to access the zero-rated SMS and WhatsApp registration services.<\/p>\n<p>Those who encounter challenges whilst registering can call the COVID-19 hotline on 0800 029&nbsp;999. \u2013&nbsp;<strong>SAnews.gov.za<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cabinet has urged those aged 60 and over, to register for their COVID-19 jab, as government gears up to commence with phase two of its mass vaccine rollout on Monday. 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