Four out of 10 ‘very unlikely’ to get vaccinated, survey shows
Results from Afrobarometer may help to explain slower-than-anticipated take-up of vaccine in some areas
28 July 2021 - 19:32
More than 50% of South Africans say they are unlikely to try to get vaccinated against the coronavirus and almost as many believe prayer offers better protection than a jab, according to a survey released on Wednesday by research network Afrobarometer.
The results may offer some insight into why registration rates and take-up of the vaccine have been lower than anticipated in some communities, despite the coronavirus cases and deaths reported...
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