KNYSNA NEWS - More than a thousand people from across the Garden Route took up the opportunity to safeguard themselves and their communities by getting a Covid-19 vaccine during the second Vooma vaccination weekend which took place from 12 to 14 November.

The Garden Route district received a welcome boost towards its targets to one, fully vaccinate 85% of the total population older than 50 years (stands at 64%), and two, vaccinate 65% of the total population 18 to 49 years with at least one dose (stands at 50%). The Garden Route District has to date administered 335 685 vaccines.

Keeping you safe

Older people are at increased risk of Covid-19. This risk becomes worse when combined with underlying illnesses such as kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension etc..

Research in the Western Cape shows that people over 50 years have 7,5 times higher risk of contracting severe Covid-19. A fully vaccinated person is 4,3 times less likely to die of Covid-19 than an unvaccinated person. In this age group the target is to reach 85%. If you are over 50, please go for the Covid-19 vaccine as quickly as possible.

Younger persons under 50 who have underlying health conditions are also at high risk of severe Covid-19 disease and should likewise be vaccinated as soon as possible.

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