[Thread] Some interesting points raised by the health department’s deputy director-general, Anban Pillay, in this interview. 1. #COVAX has told the SA government April is the month they’re aiming to give us #COVID19 jabs — so no longer just “quarter 2”. bit.ly/3huIUHT
2. The SA government has asked Pfizer for vaccines for health workers. SA has 2 facilities with freezers that can store Pfizer’s jabs. But Pfizer said it can only help us in March as their stock is going to richer countries that have pre-ordered shots. bit.ly/3huIUHT
3. The government is talking to AstraZeneca for early access (before April) to their jab for health workers. AstraZeneca is trying to get access for SA through one of its producers. Pillay: “This is one of the key areas we're pursuing for health workers.” bit.ly/3huIUHT
4. Neither Pfizer, Moderna/AstraZeneca have applied for registration with @SAHPRA1. The only “rolling application”, so far, is from @JNJNews (their efficacy results have not been released, but the advantage of their jab is that 1 vs. 2 jabs are required). bit.ly/3huIUHT
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