SA moves to plan B of its vaccine rollout, but how does it affect HCWs?

Developments around South Africa’s vaccine plan are changing rapidly. Government announced it will go ahead with its planned phase one of vaccination targeting healthcare workers – using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine instead of AstraZeneca. As was revealed this week, the AstraZeneca jab only provides 10% protection against mild to moderate COVID-19 disease caused by the new variant, 501Y.V2 – news that has certainly upset South Africans, who were optimistic about the vaccines.

What does this mean for the country’s health and medical workers? Joining us is SA medical association chairperson Dr Angelique Coetzee