The public is informed that eThekwini Municipality’s healthcare facilities (clinics) and community vaccination sites are closed today, 12 July due to ongoing civil unrest across the City.

 

The Municipality has closed its clinics due to threats that have been directed at health facilities in the City.

 

The ongoing civil unrest has also affected community vaccination sites which have been unable to operate today.

 

The Municipality will reassess the situation during the day and advise the public accordingly.

 

Residents who qualify for phase 2 of the vaccination rollout, which includes those aged 50 and above are urged to continue to register to receive the vaccine. They can dial *134*832*ID number# or send the word REGISTER to 0600123456 on Whatsapp or alternatively enter their details at vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za.

For health emergency, the public can contact the ambulance service on 10177 or visit hospitals near their area.

 

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Issued by the eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit. For media enquires contact Lindiwe Khuzwayo 082 883 6329.