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Moray vaccination programme accelerated for all over 18s

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The government said it was working with health boards

NHS Grampian has announced it will step up plans to deliver the Covid-19 vaccine to 18 to 39-year-olds.

It comes after Moray has recorded the highest infection rate in Scotland.

The latest statistics show that Moray had 79.3 cases per 100,000 people over the last seven days, significantly higher than the rate in the rest of the country.

The health board said uncontrolled and sustained community transmission of the virus is taking place in the region, with current restrictions failing to contain the spread.

Now, in an effort to tackle the spread all adults over 18years can receive their jab.

Katrina Morrison, clinical lead nurse for Covid-19 vaccination programme, said: “Additional Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination stock and the concerning, uncontrolled, sustained community transmission of Covid-19 in Moray, has made this decision straightforward.

“It needs to happen quickly and our staff have been mobilised to speed up the process.

“All those aged 18 to 39 years in Moray who have not yet received their Covid-19 vaccination as part of the earlier priority cohort groups will be appointed from this Saturday, May 8.

“During the first few days, we will phone to offer appointments before moving to letter appointments from the middle of next week.

“You may not recognise the number or the number may be withheld. Check your voicemails regularly.”

The Fiona Elcock Vaccination Centre will have increased opening hours between 8am and 10pm with additional vaccination channels throughout the day.

This will not affect the existing appointments at this centre or the delivery of second doses and vaccination of those 40 to 49 years across Grampian.

All those aged 40 years and over should already have an appointment or will receive one soon.

Ms Morrison added: “Working together to reduce the spread in Moray will reduce the risk of further spread to Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen.

“The slightly accelerated delivery in Moray will not delay the programme or negatively impact on the work planned throughout Grampian.

“We urge the residents in Moray to make every effort to attend their allocated appointment time to help us protect them and the community.

“If individuals cannot attend their allocated appointment, they are advised to get in touch using the contact details they will be provided – this is really important as it reduces the risk of any vaccine wastage.

“It has been a huge team effort across Grampian to make this possible and we want to thank everyone involved for their care and dedication.

“Please, if you are in the 18 to 39 years cohort please keep your phones nearby over these next few days and listen to any voicemails.”