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Dec 2021
Last Updated: 08/12/2021
Over 18s invited for walk-in boosters at Harrogate's Showground
Over 18s are now welcome to come to the Harrogate vaccination centre to get a walk-in booster. A further 111 covid cases have been reported in the Harrogate district today.
A nurse prepares the coronavirus vaccine at the Great Yorkshire Showground site.
The Harrogate vaccination centre at Harrogate Showground has opened itself up to walk-ins for anyone over 18 who had their second covid jab over three months ago.
The walk-ins are available until Sunday when it will be reviewed again and could return to age order like other vaccination rollouts.
This was confirmed today by Yorkshire Health Network's clinical lead for the Harrogate area Dr Cath Dixon who said:
"We're keen to give as many people their booster jab as possible. We're particularly interested in reaching our to pregnant women to get their booster as it is important they have it as they are high risk."
Staff have asked people to arrive before 4.30pm to ensure they can be vaccinated.
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The district recorded a further 111 covid cases today.
The district’s seven-day covid rate has dropped slightly to 450 infections per 100,000 people.
Across the county, the average stands at 406 and the England rate is 502.
Harrogate District Hospital currently has 12 covid-positive patients – a figure which has fallen from 25 over the last month.
Harrogate District Hospital's chief executive, said today:
“Winter is typically a busy time for the NHS, when we see more people suffering from respiratory conditions such as flu, and the level of emergency department attendances increase.
“Covid hasn’t gone away and it is important that we do all we can to prevent it from spreading.
“I would encourage anyone who has not already had their vaccinations or booster to do so as soon as possible and for parents to let their children have the jab if they are eligible for it.”
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