84% in first two priority groups have received first jab

Sun, 28 Feb 2021

The Manx Government says 84% of people in the first two priority groups have now had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle confirmed it was continually working closely with the NHS in England. The UK Government has announced it expects a significant increase in vaccine supply for the UK next month.

Mr Quayle said Manx residents aged over 80, all in a residential care home and their carers, and all frontline health staff had received their first dose.

"We are vaccinating at pace our over 70s and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable."

"Every day we continue with our vaccination programme is a day with more protection in place and a day closer to our ultimate aim."