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2.5 million Sinovac vaccine doses readily available

The local partner for the Sinovac vaccine is assuring the public it’s effective against the Delta variant of the coronavirus.

That’s after a Lancet study found BioNTech vaccines such as Pfizer produce ten-times more antibodies.

The Numolux group says 2.5-million doses of Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine can be made available if approved.

Additionally, the vaccine has a shelf-life of 24 months and can be stored in a normal refrigerator.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Touching scenes: Skeem Saam actress Nokuzola Mlengana (Sis Ouma) died before her time

The funeral service of Skeem Saam actress Nokuzola Mlengana, who played Sis Ouma took place today. It was broadcast live on UCR FM Facebook page from 8 am.

Nokuzola Mlengana

Many of her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry couldn’t bid farewell to her as funerals are allowed to have only 50 people. Only close friends and family were allowed to attend the funeral. Learn More