The Western Cape wants to vaccinate a minimum of 5-million residents, by the end of 2021.

Head of Health, Dr. Keith Cloete says reaching this target would help strengthen the province’s ability to better withstand a fourth wave.

A fourth wave is expected in December.

He says the province currently vaccinates an average of 200-thousand residents per week.

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Good morning Western Cape!

Covid-19 vaccine update

Yesterday, 26 August 2021, we administered 48 408 vaccinations, bringing the total vaccinations administered to 1 890 080 to date. #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/BZPTCVlL6r

— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) August 27, 2021

1/2 During my digital press conference today, it was explained that we are continuing to see a slow and gradual decline in our third wave.

Full statement: https://t.co/ln5irrGpTI pic.twitter.com/8PwgfhbUW7

— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) August 26, 2021