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[Thread] #JoePhaahla:
- Genomic surveillance Network reported the detection of the new subvariant XBB.1.5 in SA of a sample of a patient tested on 22 Dec
- Details of the patient = not known, it was a random sample taken for testing
- XBB.1.5 = also common in US
- Genomic surveillance Network reported the detection of the new subvariant XBB.1.5 in SA of a sample of a patient tested on 22 Dec
- Details of the patient = not known, it was a random sample taken for testing
- XBB.1.5 = also common in US
2. XBB.1.5 = common in US
#JoePhaahla:
- 97%+ of #COVID19 cases worldwide = still #Omicron
- XBB.1.5 cases = no major change in hospitalisations or deaths
- Immunity of SAs (vax and natural immunity) = still strong, so that is why we haven't seen much change in terms of hospital admissions/deaths
- 97%+ of #COVID19 cases worldwide = still #Omicron
- XBB.1.5 cases = no major change in hospitalisations or deaths
- Immunity of SAs (vax and natural immunity) = still strong, so that is why we haven't seen much change in terms of hospital admissions/deaths
[Thread] JUST IN:
1. @healthza has confirmed that #JoePhaahla has repealed regulations 16A, 16B + 16C in section 90 of the National Health Act. What does this mean?
In short:
1. No masks
2. #COVID19 gathering rules = dropped
3. COVID entry requirements into SA = dropped
1. @healthza has confirmed that #JoePhaahla has repealed regulations 16A, 16B + 16C in section 90 of the National Health Act. What does this mean?
In short:
1. No masks
2. #COVID19 gathering rules = dropped
3. COVID entry requirements into SA = dropped
2. What does regulation 16 A say?
- You must wear a mask indoors
- You must wear a mask when using public transport
This has been repealed, so you no longer:
- Have to wear indoor masks
- Have to wear masks when using public transport
- You must wear a mask indoors
- You must wear a mask when using public transport
This has been repealed, so you no longer:
- Have to wear indoor masks
- Have to wear masks when using public transport
3. What does regulation 16 B say?
- You need to be vaxxed 4 certain gatherings/produce proof you tested negative 4 #COVID19
- There are nr limits on people attending a gathering if = not vaxxed/test negative
This has been repealed, so these rules 4 gatherings = no longer valid.
- You need to be vaxxed 4 certain gatherings/produce proof you tested negative 4 #COVID19
- There are nr limits on people attending a gathering if = not vaxxed/test negative
This has been repealed, so these rules 4 gatherings = no longer valid.
🧵1. #JoePhaahla, #HIV:
- 8 million SAs = HIV positive in 2021
- Nr on #ARV's: 5.4 million, so there's a gap of over 2 million who are projected to be HIV positive but not on treatment.
- Main concern = spread amongst young people, especially young girls.
- 8 million SAs = HIV positive in 2021
- Nr on #ARV's: 5.4 million, so there's a gap of over 2 million who are projected to be HIV positive but not on treatment.
- Main concern = spread amongst young people, especially young girls.
2. SA's policy = to provide #HIV treatment for everyone who tests positive to achieve viral suppression and reduce transmission.
3. #JoePhaahla:
- Our target is to scale-up #HIV treatment by another 700 000 this year to above 6 million people.
- Our treatment coverage of those who know their status has slipped to only 76% since #COVID19 Because of COVID we have missed on 90/90/90 target for 2020.
- Our target is to scale-up #HIV treatment by another 700 000 this year to above 6 million people.
- Our treatment coverage of those who know their status has slipped to only 76% since #COVID19 Because of COVID we have missed on 90/90/90 target for 2020.
🧵1. How many #COVID19 jabs does SA have?
#JoePhaahla:
1. 20 million+ vaccine doses in stock
2. There's been an increase in take-up over the past week
3. But there's still a risk that 100,000 doses that will expire on March 31 won't be used in time + need to be discarded
#JoePhaahla:
1. 20 million+ vaccine doses in stock
2. There's been an increase in take-up over the past week
3. But there's still a risk that 100,000 doses that will expire on March 31 won't be used in time + need to be discarded
2. #JoePhaahla:
1. SA is working with #COVAX to take up doses in SA that risk expiry before use and then return them later (so a kind of exchange programme)
2. Programmes right now specifically target the 18-34 age group where uptake is the lowest
1. SA is working with #COVAX to take up doses in SA that risk expiry before use and then return them later (so a kind of exchange programme)
2. Programmes right now specifically target the 18-34 age group where uptake is the lowest
[Thread] #JoePhaahla:
1. WC currently has the highest nr of new #COVID19 cases, followed by KZN
2. Gauteng has officially excited its 4th (#Omicron) wave
3. All other 8 provinces have reached their Omicron peaks and new cases on a decline
1. WC currently has the highest nr of new #COVID19 cases, followed by KZN
2. Gauteng has officially excited its 4th (#Omicron) wave
3. All other 8 provinces have reached their Omicron peaks and new cases on a decline
2. #JoePhaahla:
1. Although there is a decline in new #COVID19 cases in all provinces, the decline is slower than what the increase
2. That means the Omicron wave is declining at a slower pace than what it had increased
1. Although there is a decline in new #COVID19 cases in all provinces, the decline is slower than what the increase
2. That means the Omicron wave is declining at a slower pace than what it had increased
3. #JoePhaahla:
1. There has been a 5% reduction in reported deaths in SA over the past 7 days
2. There has been a 27% decline in new #COVID19 cases over the past 7 days
1. There has been a 5% reduction in reported deaths in SA over the past 7 days
2. There has been a 27% decline in new #COVID19 cases over the past 7 days
#JoePhaahla (health min) on #Omicron at Fri's @healthza briefing:
[Thread]
1. Omicron = detected in 76+ countries
2. All SA's 9 provinces = in 4th wave, although NC is still technically entering its 4th wave (but that's according to a calculation formula, not in practice)
[Thread]
1. Omicron = detected in 76+ countries
2. All SA's 9 provinces = in 4th wave, although NC is still technically entering its 4th wave (but that's according to a calculation formula, not in practice)
2. #JoePhaahla:
1. Although Gauteng = still highest nr of new #COVID19 cases, all 9 provinces in SA have seen a rapid rise in new cases
2. GP (where SA's #Omicron outbreak started): Thu = 27% of new #COVID19 cases vs. 7-10 days ago, GP cases accounted for 70-80% of new cases
1. Although Gauteng = still highest nr of new #COVID19 cases, all 9 provinces in SA have seen a rapid rise in new cases
2. GP (where SA's #Omicron outbreak started): Thu = 27% of new #COVID19 cases vs. 7-10 days ago, GP cases accounted for 70-80% of new cases
3. #JoePhaahla:
The nr of 4th wave #COVID19 cases has exceeded the peaks of waves 1, 2 (Beta), 3 (#Delta)
By how much?
Wave 1: 21 new cases/100,00 people
Wave 2: 32 new cases/100,000 people
Wave 3: 33 new cases/100,000 people
Wave 4 (#Omicron): 37 new cases/100,000 people
The nr of 4th wave #COVID19 cases has exceeded the peaks of waves 1, 2 (Beta), 3 (#Delta)
By how much?
Wave 1: 21 new cases/100,00 people
Wave 2: 32 new cases/100,000 people
Wave 3: 33 new cases/100,000 people
Wave 4 (#Omicron): 37 new cases/100,000 people
[Thread] #JoePhaahla:
1. 67 countries have reported the #Omicron
2. There has been a 400% increase in weekly cases in KZN (week of 4 Dec compared to previous week)
1. 67 countries have reported the #Omicron
2. There has been a 400% increase in weekly cases in KZN (week of 4 Dec compared to previous week)
2. #JoePhaahla
1. Hospital admissions increased by more than 200% (week of 4 Dec vs previous week)
2. #Omicron = dominant variant in Nov 2021 in SA (70% of specimens = Omicron, mostly Gauteng)
3. Omicron = the variant driving increase in cases in Gauteng over last 3 weeks
1. Hospital admissions increased by more than 200% (week of 4 Dec vs previous week)
2. #Omicron = dominant variant in Nov 2021 in SA (70% of specimens = Omicron, mostly Gauteng)
3. Omicron = the variant driving increase in cases in Gauteng over last 3 weeks
3. #JoePhaahla:
1. #Omicron is likely more transmissible than the #Delta variant based on the nr of increased #COVID19 cases in SA
2. #Omicron has replaced the #DeltaVariant as the dominant variant in Gauteng
1. #Omicron is likely more transmissible than the #Delta variant based on the nr of increased #COVID19 cases in SA
2. #Omicron has replaced the #DeltaVariant as the dominant variant in Gauteng
#JoePhaahla: [Thread]
1. 8 days ago SA announced the detection of the #OmicronVariant
2. SA's daily new #COVID19 cases = increased rapidly (within a wk) from a few 100 2 Thu's 11,535
3. Much steeper rise than in previous waves
4. + rates = increased from 1-2% (wk ago) to 22.4%
1. 8 days ago SA announced the detection of the #OmicronVariant
2. SA's daily new #COVID19 cases = increased rapidly (within a wk) from a few 100 2 Thu's 11,535
3. Much steeper rise than in previous waves
4. + rates = increased from 1-2% (wk ago) to 22.4%
2.
1. The #OmicronVariant outbreaks started in Tshwane and then spread to Jhb, Ekurhuleni and Sedibeng
2. It has now spread to every province
3. Increases huge in: WC, KZN, LP, NW, MP (only FS and NC still relatively low nrs)
1. The #OmicronVariant outbreaks started in Tshwane and then spread to Jhb, Ekurhuleni and Sedibeng
2. It has now spread to every province
3. Increases huge in: WC, KZN, LP, NW, MP (only FS and NC still relatively low nrs)
3.
1. We have 47 000 active #COVID19 cases and hospital admission are below 3000
2. We've seen many vaccinated people getting infected with the #OmicronVariant, but cases seem to be mild
3. We have spare be capacity in both the private and public health sectors
1. We have 47 000 active #COVID19 cases and hospital admission are below 3000
2. We've seen many vaccinated people getting infected with the #OmicronVariant, but cases seem to be mild
3. We have spare be capacity in both the private and public health sectors
#Phaahla:
Which countries accept SA's digital vaccination certificate?
[Thread]
SA = not yet negotiated with countries, @healthza 1st needed 2 upgrade the security features of the cards
Why? Whether a country accepts a card depends on the features = in place 2 prevent fraud
Which countries accept SA's digital vaccination certificate?
[Thread]
SA = not yet negotiated with countries, @healthza 1st needed 2 upgrade the security features of the cards
Why? Whether a country accepts a card depends on the features = in place 2 prevent fraud
2. Have any of the #VaccineRollOutSA digital vaccine certificate security features been upgraded so far?
Yes. The QR code on the cards will go live next week. That means 3rd parties will be able to scan the code to verify if the data on the card is valid.
Yes. The QR code on the cards will go live next week. That means 3rd parties will be able to scan the code to verify if the data on the card is valid.
3. What security features on #VaccineRollOutSA digital vaccine certificates still need to be upgraded?
A digital/cryptographic signature needs to be added. #JoePhaahla says that will go live by the end of Nov (you'll then have to download a new card).
A digital/cryptographic signature needs to be added. #JoePhaahla says that will go live by the end of Nov (you'll then have to download a new card).
#JoePhaahla: Update on #COVID19SA
[THREAD]
- Active #COVID19 cases = 18 568 (a month ago = 46 577 active cases), this is a 22% reduction
- #COVID hospital admissions = 3959 yesterday (month ago: 6 173),
- New cases (last 7 days) = 22% reduction
[THREAD]
- Active #COVID19 cases = 18 568 (a month ago = 46 577 active cases), this is a 22% reduction
- #COVID hospital admissions = 3959 yesterday (month ago: 6 173),
- New cases (last 7 days) = 22% reduction
2. #JoePhaahla:
- #COVID19 fatality rate: 18% reduced over last 7 days
- + rate (% of tests coming out +): 1.7% + rate average over last 7 days (Northern Cape = higher: 5-7%, but still lower than previously)
- #COVID19 fatality rate: 18% reduced over last 7 days
- + rate (% of tests coming out +): 1.7% + rate average over last 7 days (Northern Cape = higher: 5-7%, but still lower than previously)
3. #JoePhaahla:
- Just because #COVID19SA rates are down, doesn't mean we shouldn't practice social distancing
- Countries such as Russia are going back into serious lockdown measures
- We also need to get as many people as possible to go for vaccinations before Dec
- Just because #COVID19SA rates are down, doesn't mean we shouldn't practice social distancing
- Countries such as Russia are going back into serious lockdown measures
- We also need to get as many people as possible to go for vaccinations before Dec
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. #JoePhaahla: What to do if you got vaccinated in another country
SA is not able to provide 2nd #COVID vaccine doses (e.g. Moderna or AstraZeneca) of the same jab to people who got partially vaccinated with jabs not available in SA.
SA is not able to provide 2nd #COVID vaccine doses (e.g. Moderna or AstraZeneca) of the same jab to people who got partially vaccinated with jabs not available in SA.
2. What should you do if you got vaccinated with 1 jab of Moderna or AstraZeneca in another country?
You will be able to get vaccinated with a jab of #Pfizer as a 2nd shot in SA.
You will be able to get vaccinated with a jab of #Pfizer as a 2nd shot in SA.
3. Will you be able to get a "fully vaccinated" certificate in SA if you had 1 jab of Moderna/AZ in another country and a Pfizer jab as a 2nd shot in SA?
No. You'll have to carry 2 certificates: 1 from the country where you got your 1st jab + 1 from SA that shows 1 #Pfizer jab.
No. You'll have to carry 2 certificates: 1 from the country where you got your 1st jab + 1 from SA that shows 1 #Pfizer jab.
[Thread] #JoePhaahla: We note the allegations of financial misconduct against @healthza DDG Anban Pillay (Pillay was the acting DG in the health dpt when the #DigitalVibes contract was awarded).
2. #JoePhaahla: There is possible misconduct from 9 gov officials. Not all 9 are working in @healthza. The chief financial officer has moved to another dpt. There are 6 officials in @healthza who we may need to take action @. If we add the suspended DG (Sandile Buthelezi) = 7.
3. #JoePhaahla: @healthza will institute disciplinary action @ implicated officials in the SIU's #DigitalVibes report as a matter of urgency. All those implicated by the SIU will receive suspension letters by the end of today (Thu, 30 Sep), incl DDG Anban Pillay.
