Coronavirus crisis: Major milestone reached in vaccination roll-out
By The Editor 19th Feb 2021
More than 250,000 people have now had the first dose of their Covid jab in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Nearly 56,000 injections have been administered since last week, which means the total number of vaccinations meaning that since December 254,942 have been given.
Doses have started to be delivered to those in the over 65 age group, with some GP practices also injecting those in the over 60s cohort.
There are 248,336 people who have now had their first dose, while 6,606 have also had their second jab.
The number of people who have received their first dose by age group is:
Over 80s: 50,073
75-79: 37,36470-74: 50,637
Under 70: 110,262
To make an appointment at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, click here .
Click here for available slots at Glenfield Hospital.
To book a vaccine at Leicester General Hospital, click here .
Leicester's mass vaccination site – The Peepul Centre – also has appointments that can be booked by eligible groups, click here . Local pharmacies are also available via the same link or by calling 119
The booking process
- Click on the link of your preferred vaccination site
- Enter the pin CovidVL19
- Register as a new user
- Pick the patient option on the form and fill in your details
- Choose a date and time for your initial vaccination. The system will automatically generate a second slot.
- Check your inbox and junk mail for an email that confirms your booking. You will also receive a text reminder if you filled in the contact number field.
Slots also remain open to anyone eligible who has previously been invited for a vaccine but not yet made an appointment.
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