Gov't smashes day-two booster target

The Manx government smashed its daily booster vaccine target yesterday (Monday).

Official stats show that 2,441 people were jabbed on the second day of six drop-in clinics running at Chester Street this week.

The recently set target has been raised from 1,000 people a day to 1,700, as part of a drive to give every adult on the island a third vaccine by mid January.

So far, over half of those eligible have now received a booster- that's about 33,000 people.

A spokesman has thanked members of the vaccination team "for helping to protect our community".

The booster rollout has now been extended to all adults over 18.

Walk-in clinic details:

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

-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:

Tuesday 21 December – 8:30am – 15:45pm

Wednesday 22 December – 8:45am – 15:15pm

Thursday 23 December - 8.30am until 12:00pm

Friday 24 December (Christmas Eve) 8.30am – 12:00pm