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Terence Phillips from Ilfracombe receives his Covid-19 vaccination at North Devon Leisure Centre - Credit: Tony Gussin Hundreds of local people have been the first to receive the new Covid-19 vaccination in North Devon. A steady stream of people aged 80 and over arrived at the mass vaccination facility set up at North Devon Leisure over three days this week, with Thursday, December 31 the final day. Everyone who attended was contacted by the NHS with their appointment time and people have been reminded once again NOT to call themselves – those eligible will be contacted when it is their turn. The vaccination centre was run by staff from 14 GP practices from across North Devon and Torridge, with patients attending from as far afield as Lynton and Hartland. ....
The Covid-19 vaccine is delivered to North Devon Leisure Centre in Barnstaple - Credit: Simon Ellery The first people in North Devon began receiving their covid-19 vaccinations today (Tuesday, December 29) at two Barnstaple locations. A mass vaccination centre has opened at North Devon Leisure Centre, while vulnerable patients attending North Devon District Hospital will also be offered the vaccine. North Devon Leisure Centre in Barnstaple set out ready to receive the first patients to be given the Covid-19 vaccine - Credit: Simon Ellery The hospital will see patients aged 80 and above who are already attending hospital as an outpatient among those offered the vaccine and any appointments not used for priority groups will be used for healthcare workers who are at highest risk of serious illness from Covid. ....