Adults who have not been given the coronavirus jab will soon be able to show up at a mass vaccination centre without an appointment to receive their first dose.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board confirmed that Bayside Mass Vaccination Centre, based on the old Toys R Us site in Cardiff Bay, will be operating as a "walk-in" centre over the Bank Holiday weekend.
From Thursday, May 27, to Monday, May 31, between 8.30am and 7.30pm, people are being encouraged to turn up and receive their first dose of either the Pfizer or Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.
Last week, Cardiff and Vale UHB reached the milestone of inviting all adults aged 18 and over to receive their first vaccination by the end of May. The health board have made the new offer for walk-in jabs in an attempt to vaccinate those who have slipped through the net.
Tracy Meredith, head of operations for testing and mass immunisations at the health board, said: "The vaccine is still our best defence against Covid-19 and we would encourage anyone who is eligible to receive their vaccine to please get it.
"We have invited all of our adult population to attend but are aware there will be some people that have been missed as we perhaps did not have up to date contact details or they opted out at the start of the programme.
"If you haven't had your vaccine, please come and see us at Bayside MVC this weekend as it is the best way to protect yourselves, your loved ones and the local community.
"Depending on demand there may be queues so please dress appropriately for the weather and our team will get you through as quickly and safely as possible."
The health board has now vaccinated 82% of its adult population with a first dose and 34% of its adult population with both doses.
Bayside MVC is available as a walk in to those that have not yet had a first dose of the Covid vaccine, are aged 18 and over and live and work in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
It is also an opportunity to speak to the vaccination team if you have any questions or concerns about receiving the vaccine.
People who are waiting for second doses of their vaccine will automatically receive an appointment via letter and text message 11 weeks after their first.
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