Illegal immigrants won't be denied Covid-19 vaccine

The government has revealed that illegal immigrants will also benefit from the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.

National Treasury director-general Dondo Mogajane said this during a virtual meeting between his department and the SA National Editors Forum on Wednesday afternoon.

“We are in SA and we have many millions of undocumented people and [we can't say they shouldn't receive the vaccine as they are undocumented]. The demand for the vaccine is going to be exceeded, and we are not going to turn away undocumented people…” said Mogajane, without revealing more details.

He said that getting the vaccine was for the public good, and it would be appreciated if medical aid companies could procure vaccine dosages for two or three extra people who are not their clients.

Source: https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2021-01-27-illegal-immigrants-wont-be-denied-covid-19-vaccine/
Publication: Sowetan Live
Writer: Mpho Sibanyoni