The Covid vaccine is making great headway on numbers being vaccinated in the Western Isles

Well over 4,400 people across the Western Isles have now received their COVID-19 vaccination.
By John A. MacInnes
Published 3rd Feb 2021, 14:35 BST
The rollout is well underwayThe rollout is well underway
The rollout is well underway

NHS Western Isles is well underway with its COVID vaccination programme, with those whose lives are most at risk from the virus being prioritised in the first phase of the vaccination programme.

In the Western Isles, vaccinations have been delivered in older adult care homes (residents and staff), across NHS frontline staff groups, and across the over-80s age group. Anyone aged 80 or over who has not yet been vaccinated can still arrange an appointment by contacting 0808 196 8383.

CURRENT ELIGIBLE GROUPS:

We are currently inviting:

Those aged 75 and over

Those aged 70 and over

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Individuals who are clinically extremely vulnerable (those who were identified as having to ‘shield’).A spokesman said: “For those in the Current Eligible Groups, NHS Western Isles will be contacting you over the coming weeks to arrange an appointment for vaccination.“An information leaflet on the vaccine has been delivered to all households across Scotland and it is also available online at: The COVID-19 vaccine: Important information (publichealthscotland.scot)

“We would encourage everyone eligible to consider taking the COVID vaccine, which is our best chance of bringing the current pandemic to an end. However, it is only one part of how we beat this virus and it is absolutely vital that everyone follows the existing safety precautions (FACTS) and Protection Level arrangements regardless of whether or not they have had the vaccine.

“If you have been given an appointment and are unable to attend, or would like to change your appointment, we would appeal to you to let us know as soon as possible so that your appointment can be offered to someone else, and so we can reduce the risk of vaccine wastage (tel. 0808 196 8383).

FACTS

F – Face coverings. These should be used in shops and on public transport (buses, trains and taxis)A – Avoid crowded places.C – Clean your hands frequently, using water & soap whenever possible.T – Two metres – observe physical distancing.S – Self-isolate and book a test if you are suffering from COVID-19 symptoms.

Please ensure that you maintain good respiratory hygiene - cough or sneeze into a tissue and dispose of the tissue in a bin, or alternatively cough/sneeze into your elbow.

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