Latest data from the National Immunisation Management Service (NIMS) has revealed that 47,393 people have now had both COVID vaccinations, an increase of 7,550 from a week ago.
Nearing the 5-month mark, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has continued on the Island with 8,412 first and second doses given to Islanders in the week ending 2nd May. It’s now known that 9 out of 10 over 75 to 79-year-olds on the Isle of Wight have had both COVID vaccines.
87% of those aged 70 to 74, 91% of 75 to 79 and 85% of those aged over 80 on the Island are now inoculated against the deadly virus.
With the news a third jab could be offered in the Autumn to over 50s, the focus is still on getting people fully immunised as quickly as possible — having received their 2 doses.
The age for those receiving their first doses continues to fall, with anyone aged over 40 now invited to book in for one. With the latest cohort drop, 90,452 Islanders have now had their first vaccine — an increase of 862 on the week before.
Overall, 137,845 COVID vaccine doses have been given to those eligible on the Island.
Well, well… having been given different vaccines for the first and second jab ( admin error), I’m looking forward to getting the Moderna vaccine for the third shot!
More then 30 can go to funerals after the 17th of may!
Sheeptastic bleetyness.so pleased for you