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For IOL Reporter 
8h ago
Johannesburg – South Africa’s Covid-19 death rate rose to 49,941 on Saturday after, sadly, 157 more people succumbed to the virus.
The country registered 1,447 new cases of the virus on February 27, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 1,512,225.
However, recoveries now stand at 1,429,047, representing a 94 percent recovery rate.
The country currently has 33,237 active cases of Covid-19, with the highest number in KwaZulu-Natal, which has 9,624 cases. It is followed by Free State, with 6442 cases, Western Cape (6132) and Gauteng (3695).
The health department conveyed its condolences to the loved ones of the deceased and thanked the health workers who cared for the deceased patients.
Almost 70,000 vaccinated
In just over a week, 67,303 healthcare workers were vaccinated against the virus in South Africa.
The rapid launch of the Johnson and Johnson (JnJ) vaccine to healthcare workers through the Sisonke Program is a critical first step in the national three-phase vaccination implementation plan, the Health Department said Saturday.
He also welcomed the news that the single-dose Johnson and Johnson (JnJ) vaccine is “even more effective than previously expected, with a 64% efficacy rate in preventing the more contagious 501Y.V2 variant.” .
On Tuesday, JnJ had submitted an updated set of trial results with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for review, taking into account the additional follow-up time for people enrolled in the trials.
The second batch of JnJ vaccine arrived at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng on Saturday. The shipment will be moved to a secure facility in Gauteng before being distributed to various vaccine centers in all provinces.
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