More than 230k over-50s across south-west STILL haven't had a coronavirus vaccine
That equates to the population of Plymouth and the NHS is urging those who haven't booked to get their jabs
Last updated 1st Jul 2021
More than a quarter of a million over fifties across the south west still haven't had a Covid vaccine.
That equates to the same as the entire population of Plymouth!
However, the NHS has dished out over seven million vaccinations in our region so far.
And in Cornwall, all adults can now get first dose Pfizer jabs at the Stithians and Royal Cornwall mass vaccination centres without an appointment.
Pop-up clinics are also being laid on in Newquay, Falmouth and Camborne: Read more.
Health bosses in the region are calling on those to protect themselves, their loved ones and their local community by booking a vaccination appointment today, using the online booking system, calling NHS 119 or attending a walk-in clinic in their area.
Dr Michael Marsh, NHS England and NHS Improvement South West Medical Director, said: "The biggest vaccination programme in the history of the NHS is now on the home straight but there is still work to do.
"We have made fantastic progress but the call to come forward remains as important as it did in the early weeks of the vaccination programme.
"We need people to book their first appointment and subsequently ensure they receive both doses of the vaccine in order for them to gain the maximum protection and allow us to return to normal life as quickly as possible".
Elizabeth O'Mahony, Regional Director of NHS England and NHS Improvement South West, said: "Over three million people in the region are now fully vaccinated and have received the maximum protection from the deadly infection.
"We need everyone else to play their part and get vaccinated so we can return to normal life - it never has been easier to book an appointment".
Pharmacies across the region are opening their doors by holding walk-in clinics where you can grab a jab without having to book an appointment.
Details of pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccinations can be found here.