CLEAN : S.Africa to begin vaccination rollout with Johnson & Johnson's jab: health minister

The Department of Health is continuing with phase one vaccination using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, proven effective against the 5:01 Y V2 variant. Approval processes are in place for its use in South Africa. Pfizer vaccines have been secured for early rollout. Scientists are evaluating other candidates, including Sputnik V, and deliberating on AstraZeneca's use. Unused AstraZeneca vaccines will be exchanged before expiry to prevent waste.

Which vaccine is being used for phase one vaccination targeting health workers in South Africa?

• Johnson and Johnson

• AstraZeneca

• Moderna

• Pfizer

What is the reason for choosing the Johnson and Johnson vaccine over AstraZeneca for health workers?

• Lower cost

• Higher availability

• Effectiveness against the 501Y.V2 variant

• Faster production time

Which vaccine doses have been secured to be brought forward for phase one rollout?

• Pfizer

• Sinovac

• Sputnik V

• Moderna

Which vaccine's manufacturers are being engaged in advanced stages by South African scientists?

• Sputnik V

• Moderna

• Sinovac

• AstraZeneca

What is the plan for unused AstraZeneca vaccines in South Africa?

• Dispose of them

• Exchange before expiry

• Store for future use

• Donate to other countries