North Yorkshire GP practices administered their first covid vaccines today.

A handful of practices are believed to have begun the process, although none from the Harrogate district are believed to have done so yet.

The district is still awaiting news of the first person to be vaccinated.

The closest hospital to have administered the vaccine so far is Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Now GPs are joining the mass vaccination effort.

The Stray Ferret revealed today the Great Yorkshire Showground will be used as a vaccination site from next week.

Local vaccination services, which are based on Primary Care Network groupings, will be delivering the vaccine from all types of venues, from GP practices and health centres, to sports halls and community venues.

Dr Charles Parker, clinical chair of NHS North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group, which buys medicines for the county, said:

The NHS is asking patients not to contact their GP practices directly for a vaccine appointment.

Amanda Bloor, NHS North Yorkshire CCG accountable officer, said:

Have you had the covid vaccine? Or have you been offered a vaccination appointment? If you're happy to tell us about your experiences please get in touch via email on contact@thestrayferret.co.uk/ 

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