“We want to protect our staff, but it is equally important to us to ensure that people living in our local communities are looked after and are safe.
"Sun City was in the process of collecting data on the 35 to 49-year age group. Those with medical aid would have the cost of the vaccine deducted from their available funds, while the Department of Health will cover the cost of non-members," he said."We will start with five vaccinators for 200 people for the first three days to iron out any potential glitches and then increase capacity. But we don’t anticipate any problems.
He advised screening and registration will take place in the Convention Centre’s assembly area, with 14 people served at a time. “Warrior’s Hall will be used for electronic vaccination data system confirmation and pre-vaccination vitals, while the Superbowl will be the vaccination, discharge and observation areas. Medics will be on hand to assist people should they show any sign of an allergic reaction or to transport them to the nearby hospital," said Hoppe.
To what end? No guarantees