Drifting snow fails to stop uptake of vaccine in Thurso By Jean Gunn Published: 19:30, 15 February 2021
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The car park at Thurso High School was kept clear of snow and kept well gritted by the Highland Council road team.
Wintry weather conditions at the weekend failed to stop nearly 900 people turn up for their Covid-19 vaccination at the latest clinic held at Thurso High School.
A huge team of NHS staff, volunteers and employees from the Highland Council road team helped make Saturday s clinic for over 65s and those in the 16-64 at risk group run like a military operation.
Covid vaccine is a fantastic thing, says Harry after painless jab at Wick medical practice By Alan Hendry
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Updated: 15:29, 29 January 2021
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Harry Gray after getting his first Covid-19 vaccine at Wick s Pearson Practice. It was over and done with before I knew it had happened, he said.
Wick man Harry Gray said his Covid-19 vaccination was so swift and painless that it was over before he knew it.
âI never felt a thing â I didn t even know they d done it,â Mr Gray (83) said after receiving his first dose at the town s Pearson Practice today.
Wick medical practice starting vaccine appointments for over-80 age group By Alan Hendry
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Updated: 12:11, 28 January 2021
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Dr Ewen Pearson, of the Pearson Practice in Wick: We will keep working down through the age groups.
A Wick medical practice is hoping to administer an initial Covid-19 vaccine to most of its patients aged 80-plus over the next two days.
The Pearson Practice at Wick Medical Centre received 260 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Wednesday afternoon and immediately began putting appointment slots in place.