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May 2021
GP praises vaccine progress but warns against relaxing too soon
A Harrogate GP has praised the progress of the covid vaccination programme, but says it is important people continue to follow government guidance.
Dr Bruce Willoughby has worked as a GP in a number of Harrogate practices and now acts as the GP clinical lead for primary care and population health within NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
As the vaccine programme continues to be extended to younger people and coronavirus cases decrease, Dr Willoughby has said this should not be a sign for people to relax.
The CCG is urging local residents to keep staying two metres apart from people outside their household or bubble and only meet outdoors. It says that social distancing measures such as washing your hands for 20 seconds and wearing a face covering are still vital.
Dr Willoughby said:
Dr Willoughby also encouraged anyone who has been invited for their vaccine to book an appointment. You can do so here.
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The current phase of the vaccine rollout means anyone aged 40 and over can book in for their jab.
Nearly 100,000 first doses of the covid vaccine have been delivered in the Harrogate district.
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