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Nottingham Post
National
Anna Whittaker

Almost 60,000 Notts residents receive jab in a week as vaccination rollout continues

Almost 60,000 vaccines have been administered in just one week across Nottinghamshire, new NHS figures show.

794,732 vaccinations have been administered in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with 59,543 delivered in the last week across sites run by the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Clinical Commissioning Group.

In total, 263,186 second doses have now been administered.

This week, the vaccination programme opened up to all adults aged 38 and over.

It comes after the Prime Minister said in a press conference on May 14 that second doses for the over 50s would be brought forward over concerns surrounding the Indian variant.

In the county's hospitals, there were 23 admissions relating to Covid-19 in the seven days to 9 May, which compares to 28 in the previous 7 day period

There were 43 beds occupied by Covid patients on 11 May which compares to 51 on 4 May.

In the week from 6 to 12 May there was 1 death which matches the previous week.

The NHS is urging anyone who qualifies for a jab, but has not yet received one, to book an appointment. Those who are currently eligible include over 38s, frontline health and social care workers as well as those who are clinically vulnerable and carers. You can book an appointment by calling 119 or visiting the National Booking Website.

If you have symptoms of coronavirus, including a new continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of smell or taste, then get a test by calling 119 or go online here.

For more information about the Covid-19 vaccination programme, please click here.

For information on how to book a Covid-19 vaccination appointment, please click here.

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