New group of Cheshire residents to be invited for coronavirus jab

NHS Cheshire clinical commissioning group, which is organising the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out across Cheshire East and West boroughs, made the announcement today, February 24.

It comes as more than 100,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have now been administered in Cheshire West, while Cheshire East has been boosted by the opening of a new mass vaccination centre at Alderley Park in the past week.

Cllr Louise Gittins, leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: "Reaching the 100,000 milestone for vaccine doses in Cheshire West is a fantastic achievement and is the result of a collaborative team effort from a number of organisations and partners.

Cllr Louise Gittins

“I urge everyone in the borough to continue to do all you can to stop the spread of Covid-19.

"Always remember hands, face, space – we must always be on our guard against this virus. Let’s turn this around.”

The quickest and easiest way to arrange an appointment is via the national booking service, which offers appointments at local NHS Vaccination Centres from 9am to 11pm, seven days a week.

Venues include NHS Vaccination Centres at Chester Racecourse, Alderley Park Conference Centre and five pharmacies across Cheshire, including at Wharton Morrisons.

People aged 65 or over who have already been invited for a Covid-19 vaccination are also advised to use the national booking service to arrange their appointment as GP-led services are currently focusing on vaccinating people aged 16-64 who are clinically vulnerable.

The national booking service is available online at nhs.uk/covidvaccination or by calling 119.