PATIENTS from across Southend turned out in their numbers today to have their Covid jab the newly opened Cliffs Pavilion. Pensioners remained upbeat while they waited patiently for the turn to enter the theatre s auditorium to have their vaccine. The auditorium looked very different , according to those who were inside the theatre. The lower circle of the auditorium seating has been removed for vaccine stations, while the 662 upper circle seats all remain in place. And Margaret Frost said how she felt like she d won the bingo. Denise Oanes, 70, who had her first dose of the Oxford/Astra Zeneca this morning, revealed how she felt like the star of the show. She said: It was really special to be one of the first.
Essex Covid: Inside the new vaccination centre at Chelmsford City Racecourse where thousands will get jab
The centre is now vaccinating people aged 70 and over as well as health and social care staff
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Chelmsford Racecourse opened as a vaccination centre today (February 1, 2021)
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