Surge vaccinations and testing underway in Pendle

Mobile vaccination centres have opened in Pendle to give people their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

It comes as infection rates across Lancashire are on the rise. In Pendle it's risen from 48.9 per 100,000 to 101 per 100,000 in the seven days to May 22nd.

The council has also announced extra capacity for Covid testing in the borough, with people being urged to get tested with or without displaying symptoms of Covid-19. Mobile units are open every day this month.

Leader of Pendle Council, Cllr Nadeem Ahmed said:

“Surge vaccination centres have opened to give people their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to help stop the spread of the virus.

“As cases continue to rise in Pendle and the infection rate increases, it’s vital that people come and get vaccinated to protect themselves and keep Pendle safe.

“If you are unsure whether you are eligible, pop down and have a chat with the team.

“We are keen to get as many people vaccinated as possible, so please roll up!"

Mobile vaccination centres

Mobile units are open daily 8am – 8pm at:

• Morrisons Car Park, Pendle Street, Nelson BB9 7TX until Friday 11 June

• TK Maxx North Valley Road, Colne BB8 9DJ until Sunday 13 June.

And a vaccination bus will be at:

• Brierfield Community Centre Car Park, Colne Road, Brierfield BB9 5HW on Thursday 3 June from 10am until 5pm.

• Colne Market Car Park, Market Street, Colne BB8 0HS on Friday 4 June, open from 10am until 5pm.

• Details about vaccination centres in Pendle are on Pendle Council’s website www.pendle.gov.uk/covidvaccination including eligibility and how to book.

• Mobile testing units

• The mobile testing units are open 10am – 3pm at:

• The Rainhall Road Car Park Barnoldswick BB18 6AH.

• Cross Skelton Street Car Park next to the Union Exchange pub in Colne BB8 9JB.

• Tests are also available daily at the ACE Centre, Cross Street, Nelson BB9 7NN from 8am – 12 noon.

• There are tests available for a number of dates in June, at Pendle Vale College, Oxford Road, Nelson BB9 8LF too.

• Details, dates, times and places and how to book a test are on www.pendle.gov.uk/coronavirus or ring the NHS on 119.

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