More than 320,000 initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered in Lincolnshire – along with 13,174 second doses.
The weekly data released on Thursday shows 335,006 jabs have taken place between December 8 and March 14 — up by 30,156 on the previous week though down, again, on the 33,246 the week before. Of those, 321,832 were first doses.
The figures show 244,966 people over the age of 55 have received their first vaccination and another 8,688 have been given their second.
Some 76,866 people aged under 55 have received their first dose, with a further 4,486 receiving a second jab. This includes those between aged between 16 to 64 who are clinically vulnerable and at more risk of serious symptoms of coronavirus.
In North Lincolnshire, a total of 74,514 (2,858 second doses) vaccines have been distributed and 64,891 (3,087) have received a jab in North East Lincolnshire.
Vaccines were opened up to all those aged over 50 earlier this week.
Government bosses are facing restricted supplies of the vaccine from the end of March after having to retest the stability of 1.7 million doses, alongside a delay in a scheduled delivery from the Serum Institute in India.
However, bosses have said there will be enough vaccine doses to cover the first phase of the government’s rollout to those aged over 50 and some second doses as well.
Meanwhile, several EU countries banned or suspended the use of the vaccine following a number of patients suffering blood clots, despite medical agencies saying it is safe.
People will be called on by their GPs to book a vaccine appointment when it’s available in their area.
The full list of sites operating as vaccination hubs in Lincolnshire so far:
Hospital Hubs
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust
Lincoln County Hospital
Boston Pilgrim Hospital
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby
Scunthorpe General Hospital
Local community hubs
Lincolnshire
Louth Community Hospital
John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough
Meres Leisure Centre, Grantham
Waddington Branch Surgery, South Lincoln
St Marys Medical Practice, Stamford
Franklin Hall, Spilsby
Sidings Medical Practice, Boston
Rustons Sports and Social Club, Lincoln
Portland Medical Practice, Lincoln
The Storehouse, Skegness
Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln
Springfields, Spalding
Marisco Medical Practice, Mablethorpe
Princess Royal Sports Arena, Boston
North East Lincolnshire
Beacon Medical Practice, Cleethorpes
Open Door, Grimsby
Pilgrim Primary Care Centre, Immingham
Scartho Medical Centre, Grimsby
North Lincolnshire
Cedar Medical Practice, Scunthorpe
Riverside Surgery, Brigg
South Axholme Practice, Epworth
The Central Surgery, Barton
The Lincolnite welcomes your views. All comments are reactively-moderated and must obey the house rules. Please stay on topic and be respectful of other readers.
Exciting news for MyLocal app users and The Lincolnite readers! Our latest update is now available to download from your app store and comes packed with the best local news experience you can enjoy.
Revamped News Feed: Enjoy faster loading times and smoother scrolling that make catching up on local news a breeze.
New Play Video Feed: Dive into a dynamic video feed that brings local stories to life in a whole new way.
Enhanced In-App Browser: Access external links quickly and efficiently, right from the app, without any distractions.
Update your MyLocal app from your app store (version 2.73) now and start enjoying these great new features today!
P.S.: Start your MyLocal membership today to support MyLocal and The Lincolnite deliver you a better local news experience and honest journalism from across Lincolnshire.
P.P.S.: We have some huge things in the pipeline, stay tuned!
Exciting news for MyLocal app users and The Lincolnite readers! Our latest update is now available to download from your app store and comes packed with the best local news experience you can enjoy.
Revamped News Feed: Enjoy faster loading times and smoother scrolling that make catching up on local news a breeze.
New Play Video Feed: Dive into a dynamic video feed that brings local stories to life in a whole new way.
Enhanced In-App Browser: Access external links quickly and efficiently, right from the app, without any distractions.
Update your MyLocal app from your app store (version 2.73) now and start enjoying these great new features today!
P.S.: Start your MyLocal membership today to support MyLocal and The Lincolnite deliver you a better local news experience and honest journalism from across Lincolnshire.
P.P.S.: We have some huge things in the pipeline, stay tuned!