Country is on track to vaccinate all adults by the end of July
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More than 96,000 people in East Devon have now received a first vaccine jab. That’s two-thirds of everyone here. This is fantastic news as the vaccine is our surest route out of this pandemic.
The government created a 517 million-dose portfolio of vaccines early on by ordering from a range of pharma companies. That’s allowed us to stay firmly on track to vaccinate all adults by the end of July. I’m always humbled by every personal account I hear of going for the jab at Westpoint, Greendales, Exmouth Tennis Centre or a local GP surgery. The NHS and an army of volunteers have done an incredible job keeping us safe and have met that logistical task head on with exceptional dedication.
Vaccinations are underway across the country
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The vaccination programme only started a few weeks ago and nationally 6,221,850 people have been vaccinated, as I write this. 157,181 people have had the jab in Devon. It’s a remarkable achievement!
We have an exit plan with the vaccine. Everyday we get closer to lifting restrictions and closer to be able to hug our family once more. As I mentioned in my last column, I want to shed some more light on the vaccination programme here in East Devon.
The opening of the new NHS regional mass vaccination centre at Westpoint last week highlights the community spirit in Devon. Over 800 people have volunteered to help at Westpoint alongside the staff from the RD&E and Network Rail. I was invited by the RD&E to visit Westpoint and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved, including the volunteers who’ve given up their time to help.
Get the vaccine when it s your turn is message from GPs and first patients I am not worried about it, and the best thing to do is to get the vaccine
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