Armed guards, unmarked police cars and satellite tracking for 'VIP' Covid jabs

Batches to be moved in unmarked vans to keep life-saving shots safe from criminals

07 February 2021 - 00:05

By PAUL ASH, GRAEME HOSKEN and KGOTHATSO MADISA

As SA's first batch of Covid-19 vaccines begins rolling out to provinces this week, a massive security plan involving armed guards, unmarked police cars and satellite tracking has kicked into gear to prevent the precious cargo falling into criminal hands.

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