Over one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered in Lanarkshire.
The significant milestone was announced by NHS Lanarkshire today, and includes all first and second doses, as well as boosters and third doses for people who are immunosuppressed.
It comes as as the health service more than doubles current capacity for drop-in clinics for people to be vaccinated, with the immunisation programme proving to be a huge success locally.
Vaccine general manager for the region, Tom Elrick, told Lanarkshire Live : “Reaching a million doses is an incredible achievement and would not have been possible without the continued dedication and hard work of our NHS and council colleagues.
"I would also like to say thank you to our local communities for continuing to attend their vaccination appointments to help protect themselves and their friends and families.
“The roll-out of the covid-19 vaccine has been the largest every vaccination programme delivered by NHS Lanarkshire. While it hasn’t been without its challenges, our staff continue to work tirelessly to make sure clinics run as smoothly as possible.”
Due to the increased demand for vaccinations, capacity for drop-in clinics has more than doubled.
This week’s drop-in clinics will take place on:
Saturday, October 23 from 8.15am to 4pm
- Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell
- Banqueting Hall, South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Sunday, October 24 from 8.15am to 4pm
- Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell
- Banqueting Hall, South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters, Hamilton
These clinics have limited spaces and will run on a first-come first-served basis.
As with all drop-in clinics they may be busy and people should expect a significant wait.
Drop-in clinics are for first and second doses only. They cannot be used for third doses, boosters or the flu vaccination.
Clinics will have two queues to separate drop-ins and people with appointments.
NHS Lanarkshire has also started on the booster and flu vaccination programmes, which will see even more people attending clinics.
Locals are reminded to bring with them their appointment letter, arrive as close to the appointment time as possible.
And, to attend on your own if you can.
Local information of the roll-out of the COVID-19 booster and flu vaccination programmes is available here.
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