A patient receiving their Covid jab at King s Lynn Corn Exchange
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Almost 50,000 more coronavirus vaccines have been administered in Norfolk and Waveney, according to the latest figures.
Fresh data published by NHS England on Thursday shows 49,056 people received injections in the seven days up to May 2.
That is, however, a 26pc reduction on last week, when
Another 39,180 patients attended appointments for second doses during the latest period, bringing the total number of follow-up vaccines administered to 299,624.
That means more than a third of the area s overall adult population have been fully vaccinated (35.2pc).
And, of all 43 health systems across the nation, only Somerset has a better vaccination rate when it comes to both doses (37.2pc).
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There are no patients with coronavirus in critical care at Norfolk s hospitals
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There are no patients with coronavirus in critical care at Norfolk s hospitals for the first time in six months.
Latest data shows there are currently four patients suffering from Covid-19 at the county s hospitals, but none in intensive care departments.
There are no patients with coronavirus in critical care at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH)
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It is the first time since October 26 last year that the figure has been reached.
Moreover, there has not been as few as four people in hospital with coronavirus since September 26.
Walk-in Covid vaccination clinics at Cromer Hospital have been suspended due to poor uptake
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A drop-in vaccination clinic which had been set up to take place on a weekly basis has been suspended due to a low uptake.
Cromer Hospital was
Drop-in Covid vaccine clinics are being offered across Norfolk and Waveney
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Clinics across Norfolk and Waveney have been offering a walk-in service, meaning appointments do not need to be made in advance.
But Saturday sessions at the north Norfolk hospital have been stood down after the first, held on March 27, was poorly attended.