SA pays deposit to secure Covid-19 vaccine

Johannesburg – South Africa has paid the deposit to secure the Covid-19 vaccine.

This follows the country missing the December 15 deadline.

R283-million has been paid to the Vaccine Alliance to secure South Africa’s entry into the COVAX facility.

The down payment represents 15% of the total cost of securing access to the vaccines.

This will enable 10% of the population to access the vaccine once it becomes available.