A general view of hospital workers during Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku and Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize visit to Tshwane District Hospital to monitor the level of preparedness as the Province has become the epicentre for COVID-19 on July 10, 2020 in Tshwane, South Africa.

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South Africa Suspends COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Plan Due to Resistant Variant

The South African government has decided to suspend the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan after clinical trials show poor results.

Nobantu Shabangu

February 08, 2021

South Africa Suspends COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Plan Due to Resistant Variant

The South African government has decided to suspend the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan after clinical trials show poor results.

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The South African government has decided to suspend the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan after clinical trials show poor results.

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