Dorset care worker urges others to get the Covid-19 vaccine
Anne Moors says "We've got to protect everybody"
A Dorset care worker is urging anyone given the chance to get a vaccine, to do so.
Anne Moors works at Culliford House residential home in Dorchester. She was one of the first people to be vaccinated in the first wave of jabs.
Anne said:
"We've got to protect everybody.
"You've got COVID, you've got a vaccine. What do you want? Do you want COVID or do you want a vaccine?
"You can't moan there's no vaccine and as soon as it comes you don't do anything about it.
"My mum's attitude always was if it's free and it's an injection to stop something, have it."
Care home staff and over 80s are among the first to receive the vaccine in a phased work out. NHS workers who are at higher risk from COVID-19 will also be prioritised.
Dr Karen Kirkham, GP, Clinical lead for the Dorset COVID-19 vaccination programme, and Assistant Clinical Director of NHS Dorset CCG, said:
“The Dorset health and care system has been working closely together on plans for some time and that sets us up really well to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in NHS history to the people of Dorset. This is a huge task and all partners in Dorset will play an important part in making this happen.”
Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Councils, said:
“After a difficult year for everyone, we know that news of a COVID-19 vaccine provides some hope that we may be able to return to a more normal way of life at some point next year.
“While this is good news, it’s important we don’t lose sight of the things we all need to do now to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Self-isolation, regular handwashing, wearing a face covering and limiting social contact all remain critical to protecting ourselves, our loved ones and our communities.”