Over 90 per cent of over 80s in Lincolnshire now had their first dose of Covid vaccine
The latest NHS England figures show over 90 per cent of over 80s have had their first dose of the Covid vaccine and that nearly 130,000 doses have been administered in Lincolnshire.
Thursday, 4th February 2021, 4:38 pm
The weekly data released on Thursday shows 127,606 jabs between December 8 and January 31 – up by 40,206 on last week.
The data doesn’t include the new vaccination centre at the Lincolnshire Showground opened on Tuesday, which aims to do over 1,000 doses a day.
The Showground centre is the second largest in the county, with the one at Princess Arena Sports Centre in Boston able to handle over 1,500 vaccines per day.
Ellen Smith, 74, getting her COVID jab. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The first patients received their jabs as the county’s second largest coronavirus vaccination centre opened at Lincolnshire Showground on Tuesday morning.
COVID-19 vaccinations will be provided from the new EXO Centre at Lincolnshire Showground, starting with people aged over 70.
It is now open daily between 8am and 8pm and can deliver around 1,000 doses a day by invitation only.
David Edwards, 74, having his coronavirus vaccination. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Carol Scott, 70, receiving her first dose of the coronavirus vaccination. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The vaccination centre is run by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite