More than 30% of Western Cape pensioners still need to get vaccinated

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Premier Alan Winde says that slightly more than 30% of Western Cape pensioners still need to get vaccinated.

During his weekly digicon, Winde again urged residents older than 60 to register and report for their Covid-19 vaccination as soon as possible.

To date, more than 60% of Western Cape residents, older than 60, had been fully vaccinated.

Access the latest Western Cape Covid-19 digital conference here.

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