Dr Pillay answers our vaccine questions

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Amid the mad scramble to secure a healthy supply of Covid-19 vaccines under way, the SA government has been accused of not acting fast enough. Deputy director-general of health Dr Anban Pillay, who has been directly involved in the vaccine procurement drive, addresses the concerns of critics.
In this exclusive interview Dr Pillay provides us with phase one rollout timelines, outlines the safety of the vaccines on the market, addresses what you can expect when being vaccinated, discusses criticisms that South Africans have levelled against government and more.
21 Jan 2021 1AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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