The Western Cape Health Department says it has, to date, managed to vaccinate more than 66% of the province’s pensioners.

The Department’s Chief of Operations, Dr Saadiq Kariem said around 51% of residents, between the ages of 50 and 59, have been vaccinated.

Kariem says only around 40% of 35 to 49-year olds had been vacinnated, while in the 18 to 34-year old age group, only 20% have been vaccinated.

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Covid-19 vaccination update for 16 September 2021

Yesterday, we administered 38 424 vaccines, bringing the total number of administered vaccines to 2 586 801 date. #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/rRLiJTVlco

— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) September 17, 2021

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— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) September 17, 2021