Rollout of vaccines to the education sector

Tomorrow, the Head of Education in the Province, Brent Walters will be joining union representatives, principal association members, teachers and public service staff to launch the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine to the education sector.

Initially, the launch was to take place on Friday, 23 June 2021, however, the Provincial Department of Health have informed us that they are ready to administer vaccines from tomorrow afternoon at a metro vaccination site. The rural sites will follow from 25 June 2021, as planned.

Western Cape Education Minister, Debbie Schäfer, will also be in attendance.

Date: 23 June 2021

Time: 14h00

Venue: Metro Emergency Medical Service – Western Division -11 Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Ndabeni, Cape Town

We look forward to the start of this process towards recovery in the education sector.

(All COVID-19 protocols must be observed)

Enquiries:

Bronagh Hammond

Director: Communications

Western Cape Education Department

Source: Government of South Africa