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Apr 2021
Last Updated: 23/04/2021
More than 95,000 receive first covid vaccine in Harrogate district
As the number of people who have received the first dose tips 95,000, those aged between 45 and 49 are now being invited to come forward for their covid vaccination.
The number of people who have received the first dose of a covid vaccine in the Harrogate district has reached 95,000.
According to NHS England statistics, 95,137 have had a first vaccine.
The figure is an increase of 710 on last week.
It comes as Amanda Bloor, chief accountable officer at NHS North Yorkshire CCG, said 45 to 49-year-olds were being invited for their first jabs at the Great Yorkshire Showground site.
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However, she said the number invited was dependent on vaccine supply.
The CCG confirmed that 428,000 people have had a first dose across North Yorkshire and York, while 140,000 have had a second dose.
Meanwhile, health bosses confirmed the Yorkshire Showground site in Harrogate will not be open for vaccinations for 19 days this summer due to the Great Yorkshire Show and other events taking place.
The NHS has an agreement to use the site until August 13.
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