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🧵1. @HealthZA will offer #COVID19 #Pfizer jabs 2 high-risk kids between 5 + 11 yrs on recommendation of the VMAC.
When? The #EVDS 1st needs 2 be updated, a circular needs to be issued + health workers need 2 be trained. Nicholas Crisp: "It will take at least a month."
When? The #EVDS 1st needs 2 be updated, a circular needs to be issued + health workers need 2 be trained. Nicholas Crisp: "It will take at least a month."
2. What counts as a high-risk condition?
Chronic respiratory disease
Chronic heart conditions
Chronic conditions of the kidney, liver, digestive system
Immunosuppression
Endocrine disorders
Chronic neurological disease
Asplenia
Genetic abnormalities
Chronic respiratory disease
Chronic heart conditions
Chronic conditions of the kidney, liver, digestive system
Immunosuppression
Endocrine disorders
Chronic neurological disease
Asplenia
Genetic abnormalities
3. Will SA buy pediatric #COVID19 formulations?
Not necessarily.
Crisp: "The demand will be very small and all controlled by medical practitioners so we'll try fractionation."
How does fractional dosing work? You take 1/3 of the adult dose (kids = 10µg, adult doses = 30µg ).
Not necessarily.
Crisp: "The demand will be very small and all controlled by medical practitioners so we'll try fractionation."
How does fractional dosing work? You take 1/3 of the adult dose (kids = 10µg, adult doses = 30µg ).
🧵JUST IN: 1. From Mon, 6 June, people of 50+ can get an extra #Pfizer #COVID19 vaccine booster 120 days after their previous booster. Technically, you can already get one from tomorrow (Sat), as the #EVDS went live tonight, but you’ll only receive an sms alert from Mon.
BREAKING [Thread]
From Wed, 23rd Feb, you can:
1. Get a 2nd #Pfizer jab 21 days after a 1st jab (previously = 42 days)
2. Get a Pfizer booster (3rd jab) 3 mnths after a 2nd jab (previously = 6 months) or choose 2 have a #JnJ booster after 2 #Pfizer shots (boosters = only for 18+)
From Wed, 23rd Feb, you can:
1. Get a 2nd #Pfizer jab 21 days after a 1st jab (previously = 42 days)
2. Get a Pfizer booster (3rd jab) 3 mnths after a 2nd jab (previously = 6 months) or choose 2 have a #JnJ booster after 2 #Pfizer shots (boosters = only for 18+)
Q & A thread (questions asked on #Twitter):
1. When will SA start 2 vax kids between 5 + 11?
1. No jab has been registered for 5-11 in SA
2. @SAHPRA1: #Pfizer (they have a jab for 5-11) hasn't yet applied 4 authorisation, but has indicated an intention to apply
1. When will SA start 2 vax kids between 5 + 11?
1. No jab has been registered for 5-11 in SA
2. @SAHPRA1: #Pfizer (they have a jab for 5-11) hasn't yet applied 4 authorisation, but has indicated an intention to apply
2. Can we use our current #Pfizer stock if Pfizer gets authorisation for vaxxing kids between 5-11?
1. No.
2. Why not?
@healthza: "Kids between 5-11 get a different dose than people of 12+, so we'd need to order those jabs/vials."
More here: mayocl.in/3gl8r6H
1. No.
2. Why not?
@healthza: "Kids between 5-11 get a different dose than people of 12+, so we'd need to order those jabs/vials."
More here: mayocl.in/3gl8r6H
[Thread] 1. From TONIGHT (Fri), 8pm, adult #COVID19 hospitalisation data in SA will be available on @HealthZA's dashboard.
Milani Wolmarans, @HealthZA, #EVDS:
The data will be categorised into 3 types of patients:
1. Fully vaccinated
2. Partially vaccinated
3. Unvaccinated
Milani Wolmarans, @HealthZA, #EVDS:
The data will be categorised into 3 types of patients:
1. Fully vaccinated
2. Partially vaccinated
3. Unvaccinated
2. What's happening so far?
Of 7,826 adults in hospital because of #COVID19:
- 5,731 (73%) = unvaccinated
- 321 (4%) = partially vaccinated (this = lower than fully vaccinated as there are far fewer partially than fully vaxxed people in total)
- 1,774 (22.6%) = fully vaxxed
Of 7,826 adults in hospital because of #COVID19:
- 5,731 (73%) = unvaccinated
- 321 (4%) = partially vaccinated (this = lower than fully vaccinated as there are far fewer partially than fully vaxxed people in total)
- 1,774 (22.6%) = fully vaxxed
3. What % of adults (18+) have been fully + partially vaccinated?
1. Fully vaccinated: 40.14% (if 2020 Stats SA population estimates = used)
2. Partially vaccinated (1 shot of #Pfizer only): 7.7% (12,367,221 [1st shots] - 9,289,091 [2nd shots] = 3,078,130 [1st shot only])
1. Fully vaccinated: 40.14% (if 2020 Stats SA population estimates = used)
2. Partially vaccinated (1 shot of #Pfizer only): 7.7% (12,367,221 [1st shots] - 9,289,091 [2nd shots] = 3,078,130 [1st shot only])
[Thread] 1. From TODAY (1 Dec) adults in SA with certain conditions that weaken their immune systems can access an additional #COVID19 vaccine dose. How do you get a dose? Your doctor/nurse needs to fill out a form. Download it here:
bit.ly/31jRuW4
bit.ly/31jRuW4
2. You need to register on the #EVDS for an additional dose and take the form that your doc/nurse filled out with you to the vaccination site. Here's how it works:
3. Which conditions qualify?
1. Haematological or immune malignancy
2. Moderate to severe primary immunodeficiency disorder
3. HIV infection with CD4 count < 200 cells/µL within the last 6 months
4. Asplenia
Source: bit.ly/31jRuW4
1. Haematological or immune malignancy
2. Moderate to severe primary immunodeficiency disorder
3. HIV infection with CD4 count < 200 cells/µL within the last 6 months
4. Asplenia
Source: bit.ly/31jRuW4
[Thread] From 1 Dec, additional #COVID19 #vaccine doses will be available in SA for:
1. People of 18+ with certain conditions (e.g. HIV infection with CD4 counts lower than 200)
2. People of 18+ on certain treatments (e.g. long-term renal dialysis)
(See full list below)
1. People of 18+ with certain conditions (e.g. HIV infection with CD4 counts lower than 200)
2. People of 18+ on certain treatments (e.g. long-term renal dialysis)
(See full list below)
2. How does it work?
If you are 18+ and live with one of the listed conditions or are on one of the listed treatments you can get:
1. A 2nd #JnJ dose (after a 1st dose of JnJ)
2. A 3rd #Pfizer dose (after a 2 Pfizer doses)
When?
28 days after your last #COVID19 vaccine dose
If you are 18+ and live with one of the listed conditions or are on one of the listed treatments you can get:
1. A 2nd #JnJ dose (after a 1st dose of JnJ)
2. A 3rd #Pfizer dose (after a 2 Pfizer doses)
When?
28 days after your last #COVID19 vaccine dose
3. Can you wait longer than 28 days 2 get an extra #COVID19 jab if you live with 1 of the listed conditions/are on 1 of the listed treatments?
Yes. Depending on your doc/nurse's recommendation (u need a prescription) u can get an extra shot 1 - 3+ mnths after your last shot.
Yes. Depending on your doc/nurse's recommendation (u need a prescription) u can get an extra shot 1 - 3+ mnths after your last shot.
[Thread] 1. How many #COVID19 #vaccine doses has SA received and used since the start of #VaccineRollOutSA?
@HealthZA :
The total number of #JnJ and #Pfizer doses received by Nov 8 = 37,764,320
@HealthZA :
The total number of #JnJ and #Pfizer doses received by Nov 8 = 37,764,320
2. What's the breakdown — how many #JnJ and #Pfizer doses has #VaccineRolloutSA received?
@HealthZA :
JnJ: 10,695,200
Pfizer: 27,069,120
- Pfizer (bilateral agreement): 17,799,210
- Pfizer (COVAX): 1,392,300
- Pfizer (US donated doses via COVAX): 7,877,610
@HealthZA :
JnJ: 10,695,200
Pfizer: 27,069,120
- Pfizer (bilateral agreement): 17,799,210
- Pfizer (COVAX): 1,392,300
- Pfizer (US donated doses via COVAX): 7,877,610
[THREAD] 1. How do people of 60+ who get vaccinated in NOV get access to a R100 grocery voucher?
Everyone of 60+ who get vaccinated in Nov will receive an invitation on their phones to opt-in for a voucher
Everyone of 60+ who get vaccinated in Nov will receive an invitation on their phones to opt-in for a voucher
2. If you opt-in for the R100 grocery voucher, you will receive a voucher on the phone nr you registered with on the #EVDS
3. You will be able to redeem the sms voucher at
1. Checkers
2. Shoprite
3. Usave
1. Checkers
2. Shoprite
3. Usave
JUST IN, [Thread]: INCENTIVES for people to get vaccinated:
1. #JoePhaahla:
- Nandos has donated 1000 vouchers of R500 each that will be awarded to the 15 best performing vaccination teams in each province
- Each member of a winning team will receive a voucher
1. #JoePhaahla:
- Nandos has donated 1000 vouchers of R500 each that will be awarded to the 15 best performing vaccination teams in each province
- Each member of a winning team will receive a voucher
2. Uber will provide R100 vouchers to healthcare workers to get to pop-up vaccination sites to vaccinate people against #COVID on election day (Nov 1)
[Thread]
1. Teen (12-17 yrs) vaccinations started today. How did it go?
Teen (12-17) registrations on the #EVDS so far:
@heatlhza data:
SA: 39,109 (0.6% of teens in SA)
EC: 2,397
FS: 1,397
GP: 15,573
KZN: 5,676
LP: 1,119
MP: 831
NC: 479
NW: 1,048
WC: 10,589
1. Teen (12-17 yrs) vaccinations started today. How did it go?
Teen (12-17) registrations on the #EVDS so far:
@heatlhza data:
SA: 39,109 (0.6% of teens in SA)
EC: 2,397
FS: 1,397
GP: 15,573
KZN: 5,676
LP: 1,119
MP: 831
NC: 479
NW: 1,048
WC: 10,589
2. How many 12-17 yr olds got vaccinated 2day?
@healthza says by 4pm: 6,843 (0.1% of teens)
How many teens are there in SA?
6.5 mil
What % of the total population = teens (12-17yrs)?
11%
Here's how many teens live in each province:
@healthza says by 4pm: 6,843 (0.1% of teens)
How many teens are there in SA?
6.5 mil
What % of the total population = teens (12-17yrs)?
11%
Here's how many teens live in each province:
3. KZN has the most teens (12-17yrs) = 1,355,122. Does KZN have the highest nr of #EVDS registrations?
No, only the 3rd highest = 5,676, so 0.42% teens have registered so far. (GP and WC have more)
No, only the 3rd highest = 5,676, so 0.42% teens have registered so far. (GP and WC have more)
[THREAD] 1. From when will teens (12-17 years) be able to register on the #EVDS for #COVID vaccinations?
- Wed, 20 Oct (vaccinated = same day)
- Wed, 20 Oct (vaccinated = same day)
2. Do teens need their parents' consent to get vaccinated?
Nicholas Crisp, @heatlhza:
- NO. Because the Children's Act says kids of 12-17 can give own consent for medical treatment. The #EVDS will be adjusted over the weekend so that teens are able to register themselves.
Nicholas Crisp, @heatlhza:
- NO. Because the Children's Act says kids of 12-17 can give own consent for medical treatment. The #EVDS will be adjusted over the weekend so that teens are able to register themselves.
3. What is @heatlhza's goal with the nr of teen vaccinations?
They'd like to have half of all teens vaccinated before the end of the December school holidays (that's about 3.25 million people between 12 and 17). Here's where they live:
They'd like to have half of all teens vaccinated before the end of the December school holidays (that's about 3.25 million people between 12 and 17). Here's where they live:
[Thread] #COVID19 digital vaccine certificate TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Why would the system tell you "no vaccination record"?
* You entered the wrong details
* Your details are not in the #EVDS
What do you do?
* Call: 0800 029 999
* WhatsApp: 0600 123 456
1. Why would the system tell you "no vaccination record"?
* You entered the wrong details
* Your details are not in the #EVDS
What do you do?
* Call: 0800 029 999
* WhatsApp: 0600 123 456
2. Why would the system tell you "no network"?
* The website's server is temporarily unreachable
because of updates or a high traffic load
* There are network issues on your side
What do you do?
* Try again later
* Call: 0800 029 999
* The website's server is temporarily unreachable
because of updates or a high traffic load
* There are network issues on your side
What do you do?
* Try again later
* Call: 0800 029 999
3. Why would you get a message "gateway timeout"?
* You didn't enter https:// at the start of the
website address: vaccine.certificate.health.gov.za
What do you do?
* Correct the website address
* If that doesn't work, call: 0800 029 999
• WhatsApp: 0600 123 456
* You didn't enter https:// at the start of the
website address: vaccine.certificate.health.gov.za
What do you do?
* Correct the website address
* If that doesn't work, call: 0800 029 999
• WhatsApp: 0600 123 456
[THREAD] 1. How to get a digital vaccination certificate
(Milani Wolmarans, @heatlhza)
Who can download a digital vaccination certificate in SA?
Anyone who:
* Has access to the internet
* Who's been fully vaccinated
* Whose vaccination details have been entered into the #EVDS.
(Milani Wolmarans, @heatlhza)
Who can download a digital vaccination certificate in SA?
Anyone who:
* Has access to the internet
* Who's been fully vaccinated
* Whose vaccination details have been entered into the #EVDS.
2. What does it mean to be fully vaccinated?
You need have had:
1. One shot of the #JnJ vaccine
OR
2. Two shots of the #Pfizer vaccine
You need have had:
1. One shot of the #JnJ vaccine
OR
2. Two shots of the #Pfizer vaccine
3. To download your digital vaccination certificate, go to this website: vaccine.certificate.health.gov.za
[THREAD] 1. Q&A: Digital #COVID19 vaccine card answers
Why has @heatlhza made the digital vaccine card website live if it isn't fully ready for use?
They have to test the functionality of the site in a live environment (run tests while the site is live).
Why has @heatlhza made the digital vaccine card website live if it isn't fully ready for use?
They have to test the functionality of the site in a live environment (run tests while the site is live).
2. Is the #COVID19 digital vaccination card site fully functional yet?
No, tests are still being run. The site will be fully functional on Friday morning, when SA’s digital vaccination cards will be officially launched.
No, tests are still being run. The site will be fully functional on Friday morning, when SA’s digital vaccination cards will be officially launched.
3. If you’ve managed to download a #COVID19 digital vaccination card on Tu/We, is the card valid?
Yes, but not indefinitely. It will eventually be replaced with an updated version with more security measures (all cards will be replaced, not just the ones downloaded before Fri).
Yes, but not indefinitely. It will eventually be replaced with an updated version with more security measures (all cards will be replaced, not just the ones downloaded before Fri).
[Thread] 1. What's the LATEST on SA's #VaccinePassports?
@healthza:
1. If all goes well, digital vaccine cards will become available to vaccinated people in SA on Oct 5
2. @healthza will announce next week if cards will be available to both fully + partially vaccinated people
@healthza:
1. If all goes well, digital vaccine cards will become available to vaccinated people in SA on Oct 5
2. @healthza will announce next week if cards will be available to both fully + partially vaccinated people
2. How will you get your digital vaccine card?
1. You'll have to download it from a website (it won't be the #EVDS, it will be a new website)
2. If you have a smart phone, you'll be able to download it onto your phone + keep a record (similar to what you do with a plane ticket)
1. You'll have to download it from a website (it won't be the #EVDS, it will be a new website)
2. If you have a smart phone, you'll be able to download it onto your phone + keep a record (similar to what you do with a plane ticket)
3. What should you do if you don't have a smartphone?
1. You will need someone with access to the internet (on a computer = fine)
2. You will be able to download and print the digital card (the printed version will have a QR code that can be digitally scanned)
1. You will need someone with access to the internet (on a computer = fine)
2. You will be able to download and print the digital card (the printed version will have a QR code that can be digitally scanned)
#Phaahla: [Thread] 1. BREAKING
1. In about 1 week, vaccinated SAs are likely to be issued with digital vaccination certificates
2. The certificates can be uploaded onto smart phones + will be printable
3. You can only get a certificate if your vax details = recorded on the #EVDS
1. In about 1 week, vaccinated SAs are likely to be issued with digital vaccination certificates
2. The certificates can be uploaded onto smart phones + will be printable
3. You can only get a certificate if your vax details = recorded on the #EVDS
2. #Phaahla: SA doesn't currently require vaccine passports for travelers coming into the country. We only require #COVID (PCR) test results not older than 72 hours.
3. #Phaahla: Digital vaccination certificates for vaccinated people in SA will:
* Protected from fraud, as far as possible
* Be in line with WHO requirements (WHO is standardising vaccine certificates for all countries to decrease the possibility of fraud)
* Protected from fraud, as far as possible
* Be in line with WHO requirements (WHO is standardising vaccine certificates for all countries to decrease the possibility of fraud)
[Thread]. 1. The Overberg district has the highest #COVID vaccine registration rate in SA:
1. 96.7% of 60+ = registered
2. 84.5% of 60+ = vaccinated
3. What helped with success? Partnerships between the private and public sectors.
1. 96.7% of 60+ = registered
2. 84.5% of 60+ = vaccinated
3. What helped with success? Partnerships between the private and public sectors.
2. The Overberg district has daily meetings to identify which geographic areas have low registration rates and then specifically target those areas (example = table on the left).
3. How does Overberg convince people in areas with low vaccination registration areas to register?
1. Community workers go door to door
2. People on megaphones go into communities + read scripts that encourage people to get registered
3. Social media + WhatsApp groups
1. Community workers go door to door
2. People on megaphones go into communities + read scripts that encourage people to get registered
3. Social media + WhatsApp groups
JUST IN: [Thread] 1. #VaccineRollOutSA stats: Tu, 10 Aug
* 9.3 % of SA adults have been fully vaccinated @ #COVID19 (1 #JnJ jab/2 #Pfizer shots) *
1. Jabs, past 24 hrs: 176, 752 (Last Tu: 191, 721)
2. Total doses: 8, 811, 608
3. Adults fully vaccinated: 3, 719, 508 (9.3%)
* 9.3 % of SA adults have been fully vaccinated @ #COVID19 (1 #JnJ jab/2 #Pfizer shots) *
1. Jabs, past 24 hrs: 176, 752 (Last Tu: 191, 721)
2. Total doses: 8, 811, 608
3. Adults fully vaccinated: 3, 719, 508 (9.3%)
[Thread] 1. Milani Wolmarans:
80% of people scheduled via the #EVDS for vaccinations are turning up for their appointments at sites on the right date and time
80% of people scheduled via the #EVDS for vaccinations are turning up for their appointments at sites on the right date and time
2. By the end of the 1st week of August, SAs will be able to schedule their own vaccination appointments (dates and site). @HealthZA will make available a manual on how to do that. This slide shows how it will work.
[Thread] 1. What % of SA adults have been fully or partially vaccinated?
1. Fully vaccinated: 4.7% (Limpopo = 6.2%)
2. Partially vaccinated (1 #Pfizer dose): 9.1% (1 dose provides 94% protection @ hospitalisation as a result of infection with the #DeltaVariant)
1. Fully vaccinated: 4.7% (Limpopo = 6.2%)
2. Partially vaccinated (1 #Pfizer dose): 9.1% (1 dose provides 94% protection @ hospitalisation as a result of infection with the #DeltaVariant)
2. Is #VaccineRollOutSA scaling up? Yes. Here’s the timeline for every 1 mil doses recorded on the #EVDS (data = @healthza dashboard):
1 mil: 28 May
2 mil: 16 Jun (19 days)
3 mil: 30 Jun (14 days)
4 mil: 8 Jul (8 days)
5 mil 16 Jul (8 days)
Graph = @mediahackza/@Bhekisisa_MG
1 mil: 28 May
2 mil: 16 Jun (19 days)
3 mil: 30 Jun (14 days)
4 mil: 8 Jul (8 days)
5 mil 16 Jul (8 days)
Graph = @mediahackza/@Bhekisisa_MG
3. What does the 1-mil timeline in the previous tweet tell us? We now take 8 days to administer 1-mil jabs. Initially we took between 14 + 19 days. If we reach #Ramaphosa’s goal of 300 000 jabs/day, we’ll get close to 1 mil jabs every 3 days (we’re now doing about 220 000/day).
JUST IN: [Thread]
1. What should you do if you were scheduled for a jab but the site where you need to go shut down because of unrest?
* Defer you vaccination
* The #EVDS will reschedule your appointment, it is programmed to reschedule up to 2 missed appointments.
1. What should you do if you were scheduled for a jab but the site where you need to go shut down because of unrest?
* Defer you vaccination
* The #EVDS will reschedule your appointment, it is programmed to reschedule up to 2 missed appointments.
2. How do we know which #VaccineRollOutSA sites have temporarily shut down?
* @healthza will publicise a list of affected
areas and sites as soon as it is available
* @healthza will publicise a list of affected
areas and sites as soon as it is available
3. Pharmacies have been looted, so medicine has been stolen. Should you buy stolen meds?
@healthza: "The public is warned not to buy any
meds offered for sale by anyone other than registered medical practitioners, pharmacies/hospitals. Report an attempted sale to the SAPS."
@healthza: "The public is warned not to buy any
meds offered for sale by anyone other than registered medical practitioners, pharmacies/hospitals. Report an attempted sale to the SAPS."
[Thread] 1. LATEST #VaccineRollOutSA stats (8 Jul):
* We've crossed the 4-mil mark for doses given + data is now broken down (Pfizer 1st/2nd dose, JnJ) *
1. Total doses (#JnJ, #Sisonke, #Pfizer) = 4, 017, 442
2. People = fully vaccinated (JnJ/ 2 Pfizer doses) = 1, 253, 978
* We've crossed the 4-mil mark for doses given + data is now broken down (Pfizer 1st/2nd dose, JnJ) *
1. Total doses (#JnJ, #Sisonke, #Pfizer) = 4, 017, 442
2. People = fully vaccinated (JnJ/ 2 Pfizer doses) = 1, 253, 978
2. Total doses (#JnJ, #Sisonke, #Pfizer): 4, 017, 442
How many are Pfizer doses?
* Total: 3, 141, 867
Breakdown:
* 1st dose: 2, 763, 464
* 2nd dose: 378, 403
How many are JnJ doses?
* Total: 875, 575
Breakdown:
* Sisonke: 479, 949
* Roll-out: 395, 626
How many are Pfizer doses?
* Total: 3, 141, 867
Breakdown:
* 1st dose: 2, 763, 464
* 2nd dose: 378, 403
How many are JnJ doses?
* Total: 875, 575
Breakdown:
* Sisonke: 479, 949
* Roll-out: 395, 626
3. How many people in SA have been fully vaccinated?
Total: 1, 253, 978
Breakdown:
* JnJ: 875, 575 (you only need 1 dose)
* Pfizer: 378, 403 (these people have all had 2 Pfizer doses)
Fully vaccinated: 875, 575 (JnJ) + 378, 403 (Pfizer 2nd dose) = 1, 253, 978
Total: 1, 253, 978
Breakdown:
* JnJ: 875, 575 (you only need 1 dose)
* Pfizer: 378, 403 (these people have all had 2 Pfizer doses)
Fully vaccinated: 875, 575 (JnJ) + 378, 403 (Pfizer 2nd dose) = 1, 253, 978
[Thread] 1. How many jabs does #VaccineRolloutSA have?
UPDATE: We received 190 710 #Pfizer doses on Wed night (arrival = confirmed by @healthza)
How many jabs have we now received + how many are left?
4 281 286 (without paper records)
(See nr 2 for calculations)
UPDATE: We received 190 710 #Pfizer doses on Wed night (arrival = confirmed by @healthza)
How many jabs have we now received + how many are left?
4 281 286 (without paper records)
(See nr 2 for calculations)
2. Total nr of doses #VaccineRollOutSA has received (#JnJ and #Pfizer):
7, 430, 510 (for calculations on this total, see nr 4 of this thread) + 190 710 = 7 621 220
The nr of jabs SA has left:
7 621 220 - 3 339 934 (#EVDS total used [minus Sisonke] by Wednesday) = 4 281 286
7, 430, 510 (for calculations on this total, see nr 4 of this thread) + 190 710 = 7 621 220
The nr of jabs SA has left:
7 621 220 - 3 339 934 (#EVDS total used [minus Sisonke] by Wednesday) = 4 281 286
3. Are 4 281 286 doses what we have left in reality? It's likely fewer. Why? Some sites capture jabs on paper. The info = added to the EVDS later. Each day = new paper records. Until the info is entered into the EVDS, we simply don't know how many paper records there are.
