Plans for a mass coronavirus vaccination site in Hull revealed
Work is currently underway at Hull City Hall
Last updated 5th Feb 2021
Work is underway to transform Hull City Hall into a mass coronavirus vaccination site.
The city doesn't have one yet, but the council has revealed one is on the way.
It's after a charity group complained about being removed from the steps of the city hall on Friday afternoon.
A council spokesperson said: "Work is currently under way to convert Hull City Hall into a mass vaccination centre as we continue to respond to the Covid-19 crisis.
Unfortunately, as part of this important work, this group can no longer operate from the steps of City Hall."
We've not been given a date for when the work will be completed- but it's expected to be soon.
Currently, the closest mass vaccination sites to Hull are in York and Newcastle.
The news has come as the Government reveals plans to give all over 50s a vaccination jab by May.
But health secretary Matt Hancock is refusing to speculate on what lockdown restrictions will be lifted, if any, next month.
He says with more than 30,000 people in hospital with Covid-19 right now, it's "too early" to start talking about relaxing the rules.
Oxford University has also revealed tests show its vaccine works against a coronavirus variant first detected in Kent.
There had been fears the vaccine wouldn't be as effective against the mutated strain.