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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.
First Caithness Covid-19 vaccine clinic hailed a success By Jean Gunn
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Updated: 15:28, 18 January 2021
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Pete Rogers receiving the first vaccine from Shona Gunn, one of the advanced nurse practitioners.
Around 400 patients were given Pfizer vaccinations at the first local clinic which was held in the games hall at Thurso High School on Saturday.
The first patient was former Rolls-Royce worker Pete Rodgers who encouraged others to take up the opportunity.
Describing the clinic as hugely successful , Dr Alison Brooks, of the Thurso and Halkirk Medical Practice, said: With my practice manager, Christine Tait, at the helm, and her very able team, the event was organised with professionalism and precision. Christine had thought of everything from access to parking and everything ran like clockwork.