An 83-year-old woman made history today by being among the first through the door of the new vaccination centre in Harrogate.
Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Showground is housing the local coronavirus vaccination site, which was a hive of activity this morning.
Anne, pictured above, who asked us not to use her last name, got her jab today and said:
“Thank you to the NHS. I hope the covid vaccine will make me feel safe now and will be the start of the end of isolation.”
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It has been a particularly long year for the elderly and vulnerable, who have had to avoid their family and friends to stay safe. Those over 80, care home residents and care home staff are first in line for the vaccine.
GP practices in Harrogate and the surrounding area will oversee the rollout and appealed for volunteers to help marshal the car park and signpost patients.
The vaccination programme is expected to last several months. Vaccines will be carried out seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.
