Opinion

State has been slow on vaccinations, but others are also to blame

30 May 2021 - 00:00 By Ray McCauley

On May 17 SA started its national mass vaccination rollout. This was after delays because of a vaccine shortage. While we welcome the start, the snail’s pace is worrying. There are reports of people waiting for confirmation of when and where to go, and others not knowing what to do, particularly elderly people unfamiliar with the technology...

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