Booster walk-in clinics continue today

The fourth of six booster vaccine walk-in clinics gets under way today on the Isle of Man.

The pre-Christmas booster drive is part of government plans to vaccinate as many people as possible this winter.

It comes as the UK records a new wave of Omicron infections.

Official stats show that more than 4,800 islanders had a booster in the first two days of the walk-in clinics.

Walk-in clinic details:

-They are being held at the Chester Street hub in Douglas.

- The government said "thousands of vaccines are still available".

-They are open to anyone aged 18 and over and those who are medically vulnerable regardless of whether they already have an appointment.

-The extra slots are in addition to existing appointments.

-There is no need to cancel a booked appointment, those who wish to retain their pre-booked appointments can do so.

-While plenty of vaccine will be available each day, booked appointments will take priority.

- Jabs will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

- It is possible, depending on demand, that some people will be asked to return the following day if the session they attend reaches full capacity.

Walk-in clinic times:

Wednesday 22 December – 08:45 – 15:15

Thursday 23 December - 08.45 until 11:15

Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve) 08.45 – 11:15