At the end of last month, almost 15,000 Islanders had received their first dose of the vaccine, and 3,131 of those have also received their second jab.
Becky Sherrington, head of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, said: ‘We have made significant progress in our vaccination programme and, since it started two months ago, we have administered over 14,000 doses in a variety of settings including residential care homes, our mobile unit and the vaccine centre.
‘I would like to encourage all Islanders who are in this group [aged 65 to 69] to book their appointments. The protection vaccines offer is significant to those whose lives are at risk and it will give Islanders the chance to regain some sense of normality.
‘When appointments become available, it is much quicker to book online, and we would encourage Islanders to call the helpline only if they require a home visit or if they don’t have access to the internet.’
Those at moderate risk, who are next on the vaccination priority list after 65-to-69-year-olds, will receive letters inviting them to book their appointments in due course.
Health Minister Richard Renouf said: ‘Our vaccination team is working incredibly hard and I am immensely proud of everyone involved. We are making great progress in our fight against Covid-19 and we need an Islandwide effort to protect those who are vulnerable. I continue to encourage all Islanders who are eligible for a vaccine at this time to book their appointments as soon as possible.
‘Although the vaccine offers protection, I urge everyone who has been vaccinated to continue following public-health guidance. We can all continue to protect each other in this uncertain time and, while we have made great progress, there is still a way to go.’
To book an appointment, Islanders will need to provide their name, address and contact details as well as their Social Security number and their date of birth. Appointments can be booked by clicking here or by calling the coronavirus helpline on 0800 7355566.
