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Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Letters inviting residents aged between 16 and 64 who are clinically vulnerable to register for their vaccination are now being sent out, as the rollout programme looks towards protecting the next priority group against serious illness caused by COVID-19.
After receiving the letter, individuals are able to register for their vaccination online via https://covid19.gov.im/vaccination/vaccination-registration/ or by calling 111. After registration the 111 team will be back in contact by email, letter or phone with the two appointment dates.
The appointment booking team is currently extremely busy. Those who have registered are reassured they will be called-back when slots for their group are available, approximately a week ahead of the first appointment. People shouldn’t be concerned about the wait between registration and call back, as the team is allocating appointments in priority order.
A significant milestone has been reached during one of the busiest weeks in the rollout so far, as the overall number of vaccine doses given passed the 30,000 mark. Over 75% of residents in the top four priority groups have now received their first jab, while all in the most vulnerable group - care home residents, staff and carers - have received at least one dose.
Minister for Health and Social Care, David Ashford MHK said: ‘The team is working hard to ensure that we are administering as many vaccinations as possible, and I thank everyone for attending their appointment. A reminder too, that having a vaccination is classed as essential healthcare and so appointments are going ahead while restrictions are in place, including for those who are shielding. Family members and carers are able to drive you to the appointment, provided you are both wearing face coverings and keep socially distanced in the car.
Minister Ashford added: ‘It is vital the vaccination programme continues at pace while we work to prevent the spread of coronavirus. I encourage all those who receive an invitation to register for their vaccination and then wait patiently for their appointment – this will help us to protect our vulnerable and the wider community as swiftly as we can.’
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