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Top Doctor says do not delay getting an NHS Covid Jab
The country’s top doctor today urged everyone who is entitled to a Covid-19 jab to come forward as new figures showed the NHS vaccination programme racked up record numbers of jabs last week. NHS national medical director Professor Stephen Powis called on anyone who qualifies for a jab but has not yet received one to book…
Read MoreSomerset’s NHS says ‘thank you’ to military colleagues
Colleagues from the military were today thanked for their support by Somerset’s two NHS trusts. Both Yeovil and Musgrove Park hospitals welcomed military personnel supporting teams during the last month. The personnel provided invaluable help with the NHS response to the second wave of the pandemic in Somerset. A debrief session and presentation was held…
Read MoreOne Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses For People In The South West
A ‘major milestone’ has been met today as the number of first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine offered to people in the south west tops one million. Staff across the NHS have been supporting the roll-out of the vaccination programme in the areas, with people most at-risk of Covid-19 being prioritised, in line with expert…
Read MoreSomerset COVID-19 vaccination programme expands as vaccinations begin at two more sites
Media Release 8 January 2021 More people in the high priority groups in Somerset are being invited to have their COVID-19 vaccinations this week as two more sites are launched in the county. Vaccinations are beginning this week at a further GP-led community site and in a new hospital hub at Musgrove Park Hospital. Vaccinations…
Read MoreTeams prepare to vaccinate care home residents as vaccinations also begin at two further community sites
Teams of vaccinators are preparing to begin vaccinating care home residents and staff between Christmas and New Year. At the same time two more GP-led community sites will begin vaccinating people aged over 80 and health and care staff. Joint senior responsible officer for the Somerset COVID-19 vaccination programme, Andy Heron said: “I am delighted…
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